What is the Future of ‘Renewable Rikers’ Island? Dec 17 Written By Michael Higgins Jr. The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s 111th mayor is expected to usher in significant policy shifts at City Hall. One area certain to receive fresh attention is the fate of Rikers Island — the 415-acre land mass situated in the East River between the Bronx and Queens and home to one of the nation’s largest and most notorious jail complexes. Michael Higgins Jr.
What is the Future of ‘Renewable Rikers’ Island? Dec 17 Written By Michael Higgins Jr. The election of Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s 111th mayor is expected to usher in significant policy shifts at City Hall. One area certain to receive fresh attention is the fate of Rikers Island — the 415-acre land mass situated in the East River between the Bronx and Queens and home to one of the nation’s largest and most notorious jail complexes. Michael Higgins Jr.
