Politics & Government

State Assembly Committee To Meet On Deteriorating Conditions, Deaths At Rikers Island

The meeting in Lower Manhattan will look at recent reports of deteriorating conditions, including sickness, death and violence.

October 1, 2021

A state Assembly committee will hold a hearing Friday on conditions at Rikers Island.

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The meeting in Lower Manhattan will look at recent reports of deteriorating conditions, including sickness, death and violence.

In a letter to New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, lawmakers asked for a number of changes, including the release of 164 additional people held on non-violent parole violations.

Find out what's happening in New York Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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