OP-ED: Why Is Rikers Island Still Open And Why Won’t NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accept The Help He Needs?

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OP-ED: Why Is Rikers Island Still Open And Why Won’t NYC Mayor Eric Adams Accept The Help He Needs?

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who continues to oppose bail reform, is unsure about the plan to close Rikers Island by 2027 as inmate deaths keep mounting.

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