Rikers Island - Wikipedia
Rikers Island has had a reputation for violence, physical and mental abuse, and neglect of its inmates, and has attracted press and judicial scrutiny that has resulted in numerous rulings against the New …
Department of Correction - NYC.gov
Opened in 1991 and was named after a former Chief of Department and Acting Commissioner. GRVC was expanded in 1993. The facility houses detained and sentenced male adults. This facility consists …
A timeline on the closure of Rikers Island - City & State New York
Aug 26, 2025 · After years of court battles, debate, and continued concerns about violence and excessive force plaguing the troubled jails system, a federal judge stripped New York City of its …
Rikers Island: Your Complete Guide to New York City’s Jail Complex
Jun 16, 2025 · Situated on a sprawling 400-acre island in the East River between Queens and the Bronx, Rikers Island is one of the largest and most notorious jail complexes in the United States.
A century of violence, chaos and death: Inside the troubled history of ...
Jan 10, 2025 · For nearly 100 years, New York City has been housing its detainees in jail cells on Rikers Island. And for all of that time, the jail complex has been known almost exclusively as a place of …
Rikers Island | New York, Map, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 12, 2025 · Now increased to a size of more than 400 acres (162 hectares), Rikers Island has been since 1935 the site of a city penitentiary that was relocated from Welfare (now Roosevelt) Island. The …
‘Dysfunction, violence and neglect’: Independent Rikers Commission ...
Mar 19, 2025 · “Our blueprint lays out a clear path for Rikers to be closed safely, as is required by law.” The report highlights several critical statistics that reflect the dire state of Rikers.
Rikers Island Guide: What You Need to Know About NYC’s Notorious Jail
Aug 11, 2025 · Welcome to our in-depth look at Rikers Island – A Comprehensive Guide to New York City’s Notorious Jail Complex. If you’ve ever wondered what lies behind the gates of one of the most …
Closing Rikers Island: The Borough-Based Jails Plan - Rikers
Dec 17, 2024 · We are closing Rikers Island. New York is leading a historic decarceration plan to close Rikers Island and replace it with a smaller network of safer modern jails. Community Board Meetings …
Rikers Island Contact, Address and Visitations
Explore Rikers Island, its history, inmate types, visiting procedures, contact info, and famous prisoners. Your go-to guide for NYC's notorious jail.