Rikers Island - Wikipedia
Rikers Island is a 413-acre (167.14-hectare) [2][3] prison island in the East River in the Bronx, New York, United States, [4] that contains New York City 's largest jail. [5][6] It is named after Abraham …
Rikers Island | New York, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Mar 26, 2026 · When New York City annexed the land in 1884, it consisted of about 87 acres (35 hectares). Now increased to a size of more than 400 acres (162 hectares), Rikers Island has been …
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
Jan 28, 2026 · New York City jails have a long history of abuse and negligence. Rikers was heavily criticized in the 1970s and ’80s for overpopulation, dangerous conditions and violence against …
About - Rikers
In October 2019, the former New York City Council passed, and former Mayor Bill de Blasio signed into law, land use plans to create four modern jail facilities and permanently close the jails on Rikers …
Rikers Island: Inside New York’s Notorious Jail Complex
Apr 1, 2026 · Rikers Island has a troubled history of violence, overcrowding, and reform efforts — here's what's really going on inside New York's largest jail complex.
Where is Harvey Weinstein being held? What to know about Rikers Island
4 days ago · But the disgraced producer has been serving time in the city for years at the infamous Rikers Island. Here is how life behind bars has gone so far for Weinstein, and what life at Rikers is...
Hopes Rise for Troubled Rikers Jail Closure, but Mamdani Faces Hurdles
Feb 23, 2026 · The jail complex, which sits on an island in the East River between the boroughs of Queens and the Bronx, has eight facilities in use. As of mid-February, the population of New York …
NYC takes first concrete step toward closing Rikers Island - MSN
NEW YORK, NY — The City opened its first therapeutic housing unit, moving incarcerated people with serious medical needs out of Rikers Island and into a hospital-based setting as part of its ...
Rikers detainees with serious health issues to be moved to new …
Apr 7, 2026 · A new unit for prisoners with serious medical needs is opening at Bellevue Hospital, in a step closer toward closing Rikers Island, Mayor Mamdani announced Tuesday. The long-delayed …
With 2027 out of reach, Council passes bills to move Rikers’ closure ...
Sep 10, 2025 · With the city lagging years behind its legally-mandated 2027 deadline to shutter Rikers Island, the City Council on Wednesday passed a suite of bills that they say will at least help get the …