Tag Archives: Rikers Island closing

Kew Gardens jail will solve fundamental issue of isolation on Rikers: Lippman Commission exec

Kew Gardens jail will solve fundamental issue of isolation on Rikers: Lippman Commission exec

Police & Fire

Residents doubt Koslowitz’s stance on Kew Gardens jail, question why Rikers Island can’t be rebuilt

Residents doubt Koslowitz’s stance on Kew Gardens jail, question why Rikers Island can’t be rebuilt

Politics

Queens leaders speak out against latest study related to the closing of Rikers Island

Queens leaders speak out against latest study related to the closing of Rikers Island

Police & Fire

Queens Council members call for a commission to study the cost of rejuvenating Rikers Island

Queens Council members call for a commission to study the cost of rejuvenating Rikers Island

Politics

Middle Village residents voice their concerns with crime, politics and sanitation at civic meeting

Middle Village residents voice their concerns with crime, politics and sanitation at civic meeting

Police & Fire

Lawmakers believe former Kew Gardens detention center would eliminate need for community jails if Rikers Island closes

Lawmakers believe former Kew Gardens detention center would eliminate need for community jails if Rikers Island closes

Politics