Cuomo Calls for Rebuilding Rikers Island and Keeping the Jails Open

Oct 8, 2025 - 17:00
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Cuomo Calls for Rebuilding Rikers Island and Keeping the Jails Open
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo wants to ditch New York City’s plan to replace the Rikers Island jail complex and use the sites for the proposed borough-based jails for affordable housing.