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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Surprises Rikers Graduates: ‘There Will Always Be a Place for You in NYC'
The New York City mayor gave a commencement speech to 57 students from East River Academy who earned high school diplomas and GEDs.
Bobby Shmurda Recalls Fighting Cops in Order to Stay in Solitary While on Rikers Island
Bobby says his chaotic stint in the notorious jail was filled with drugs, fights, and time in solitary confinement.
Harvey Weinstein Pleads for Pushed Trial Date, Wants Out of 'Hellhole' Jail
Harvey Weinstein told a judge he "can't hold on much longer" if he remains in Rikers.
Troy Ave Celebrates Rikers Release With Bag of Cash and Lamborghini: ‘Ya Boi Home!’
Troy Ave walks free after serving six months of a one-year prison sentence.
Music Video Shot on Rikers Island Features Beatdowns, Shanks, and DIY Weed Dispensary
An incredulous Tony Yayo said when speaking on Tay627's video, "The Island don't even have control. The inmates control that sh*t."
Former Neurologist Who Sexually Abused Patients Found Dead at Rikers Island
A former Manhattan neurologist who was convicted last month of sexually assaulting multiple patients was found dead at Rikers Island on Monday
Wu-Tang Producer “True Master” Sues NYPD Over Wrongful Imprisonment
The producer whose real name is Derrick Harris says in a. new lawsuit that he was falsely accused of rape and had to wait 5 years to fight the charges.
Rikers Island Inmate Becomes 12th Person to Die in Custody This Year
A man who was being held at the Vernon C. Bain Center, near Rikers Island, was pronounced dead, making him the 12th inmate to die in custody this year.
Rikers Island Conditions Receive Renewed Criticism as NY Governor Signs Less Is More Act, Releases 191 Inmates
Criticism regarding the conditions facing inmates at the Rikers Island prison complex has persisted for years but worsened during the pandemic.
2 Milly Claims Inmates Ran Two Units in Rikers Island for Over 24 Hours Due to Staff Shortage
2 Milly alleges inmates were forced to run Rikers Island after correction officers failed to show up at two of the jail's units for more than 24 hours.
Supporters Call for Tracy McCarter Murder Charge to Be Dropped as She Says She Stabbed Husband in Self-Defense
Tracy McCarter, a nurse, has been held on Rikers for six months after fatally stabbing her estranged husband. McCarter argues it was self-defense against abuse.
Inmates at Rikers Island Provided Handheld Gaming Devices During Coronavirus Pandemic
Department of Corrections spokesman Peter Thorne explained that the gaming devices were provided to inmates after the city had to suspend visitations.
Taxstone Speaks on Rikers Island Jail Conditions During Coronavirus Pandemic
Taxstone has been incarcerated since 2017 on federal gun charges.
ASAP Rocky Talks About Being Charged With Attempted Murder When He Was 16
Rocky used his appearance on Angie Martinez's 'Untold Stories of Hip Hop' to detail the events leading up to his prison stay.
6ix9ine Granted Bail, Was Reportedly Held in Rikers' Special Unit for Safety Reasons
The controversial rapper was reportedly been transferred to the facility's "disease unit," where he had zero contact with other inmates. Granted bail, he must surrender in Houston on Monday over allegedly assaulting a teen there in January.
NYC Mayor Announces First Rikers Island Jail Will Close This Summer
The city's plan to close Rikers Island was first announced in March 2017.
Prisoner Escapes Rikers Island, Facility On Lockdown
On Wednesday night, someone made a break for it.
Man Who Spent 5 Months at Rikers Island While Unaware of $1 Bail Files Lawsuit
Aitabdel Salem is suing the city and his Legal Aid attorneys for failing to tell him about his reduced bail.