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Harvey Weinstein’s attorney condemns Rikers Island as ‘deficient and dangerous’ prison after the disgraced producer was granted hospital stay
A judge approved Harvey Weinstein’s request to transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital for essential medical care ...
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Frustration over Rikers Island closure delays boil over in hearing
“Now is the time for strong leadership by all present and future office holders in this city to close Rikers as soon as ...
Weinstein files for Rikers Island transfer to hospital over health, tongue infection
Disgraced ex-Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein filed an emergency request Wednesday to be sent to Bellevue Hospital from ...
Adams admin reopens NYC’s Rikers Island jail to ICE — fulfilling key demand by Trump border czar
The executive order, issued late Thursday night, will immediately allow immigration officials to reopen offices on the island ...
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The art of confinement: Rikers Island detainees’ work goes on display in Bed-Stuy
Inside his cell on Rikers Island, Brian Croskey spends hours every day drawing elaborate artwork to free his mind.
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Harvey Weinstein Temporarily Moved From Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital
Harvey Weinstein and his team just scored a small legal victory ... 'cause he's getting out of Rikers Island -- at least, ...
Mayor's office executive order will allow federal agents to return to Rikers Island jail
The Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, along with agents from the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland ...
THE FUTURE OF RIKERS
City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams discusses the lawsuit filed to block ICE agents from setting up in Rikers Island. Speaker Adams also gives us insight into the NYC Budget negotiations currently ...