We are closing Rikers Island. New York is leading a historic decarceration plan to close Rikers Island and replace it with a smaller network of
CLOSING RIKERS Contact Information Rikers Island Site Information (External link) Department of Correction Contact Information (External Link) » Department of Design and Construction Contact Information
CLOSING RIKERS Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) After issuance of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) on March 22, 2019, the CEQR process merged
CLOSING RIKERS Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) When will Rikers Island close? In October 2019, the City passed into law a plan for the closure of
CLOSING RIKERS ImplementationTask Force Closing Rikers Island will require a transparent partnership with New Yorkers across the city and with government, including the City Council
What is the NYC Borough-Based Jail System? In the spring of 2017, the City committed to closing the jails on Rikers Island and creating a
