https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/inmate-deaths-medical-care-shortages-reported-in-rikers-island-jail-chaos/
News outlets report on what some have called an "absolute humanitarian crisis" at the Rikers Island Jail complex near New York City. Also: food contamination...
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https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-04-22/judge-temporarily-blocks-new-york-mayor-from-allowing-ice-agents-on-rikers-island-jail
A lawsuit brought by the New York City Council accuses Mayor Eric Adams of entering into a 'corrupt quid pro quo bargain' with the Trump administration.
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https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/new-yorks-rikers-island-jail-gets-a-kid-friendly-visitation-room-for-mothers-day
The women's section of Rikers Island got a redesigned and more kid-friendly visitation room ahead of Mother's Day.
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