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Federal Judge Pushes For Receiver Takeover Of Rikers Island
Mayor Eric Adams and his jail officials have strenuously opposed the push for a possible receivership takeover.

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Mayor Eric Adams and his jail officials have strenuously opposed the push for a possible receivership takeover.

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