After 31 years, New York City’s ‘floating jail’ slated to close in October
New York City’s “floating jail” is set to close next month, more than 30 years after it was opened on a temporary basis. Known as “The Boat” to clients and…
Rikers women prisoners lack hygiene necessities
Remember the toilet paper panic at the start of the pandemic – the fear of going weeks without T. P.? Think about life without sanitary napkins, soap or even basic…
Bronx elected officials remain divided over jail
On Oct. 17 the City Council voted overwhelmingly to back the de Blasio administration's historic proposal to replace the jails on Rikers Island with four borough-based jails, but two Bronx…
Borough president continues attacks on mayor over jail
In a scathing letter to the mayor on Apr. 22, Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. registered his “disdain for the timing of your creation of a Design Advisory Group for…
Horizon correction officers say they lack resources for dangerous new inmates
Brawl between detainees leads to 20 injuries to officers Advocates for correction officers were joined are demanding that the city rethink its decision to move dangerous young offenders from Rikers…