Jonathan Lippman says it's too late to change course on closing Rikers - City & State New York

In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.

New Commission Aims to Get Plan to Close Rikers Back on Track - The New York Times

Commission to create new plan to close Rikers — Queens Daily Eagle

Rikers Island woes don't stall NYC plan for new jails

Is 3,300 Enough? Why the Borough-Based Jails Are Too Small to Keep NYC Safe

A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York

Beyond a Broken System — AIA New York

SMALLER SAFER FAIRER

How the Push to Close Rikers Went From No Jails To New Jails - The Appeal

Councilwoman Crowley's committee hits city on Rikers plan

Lippman Commission Report On Closing Rikers Island, PDF, Prison

The next mayor must shutter Rikers – New York Daily News

Eric Adams Says He Wants to Close Rikers. It May Not Be That Simple. - The New York Times

Grantee Spotlight: The Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform

Commission to create new plan to close Rikers — Queens Daily Eagle

More Criminals, More Crime