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Rikers Island

Actress Repeatedly Finessed Her Way Out Of Weekend Jail Stays At Rikers Island

Actress Repeatedly Finessed Her Way Out Of Weekend Jail Stays At Rikers Island

July 30, 2018

Marie Faye Fatally Shot In Her Bronx Apartment By Her Boyfriend, An Off-Duty Corrections Officer

Marie Faye Fatally Shot In Her Bronx Apartment By Her Boyfriend, An Off-Duty Corrections Officer

March 23, 2018

New York City Council Approves Plan To Shut Down Rikers Island By 2026

New York City Council Approves Plan To Shut Down Rikers Island By 2026

April 03, 2017

Jay Z: Rikers Island Jail Should Be Closed

Jay Z: Rikers Island Jail Should Be Closed

January 26, 2017

Jay Z producing two new, powerful mini-series for Spike, NBC

Jay Z producing two new, powerful mini-series for Spike, NBC

October 11, 2016

Protestors took to the streets demanding Rikers Island be closed

Protestors took to the streets demanding Rikers Island be closed

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September 26, 2016

Carmelo Anthony Visits Young Men at Rikers Island

Carmelo Anthony Visits Young Men at Rikers Island

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November 20, 2015

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