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Rikers Island Watches World Cup | Lafayette Louisiana News
Rikers Island, notorious for its rough conditions, hosted over 100 inmates for a World Cup semifinal — a rare, heartfelt reward for good behavior meant to affirm their humanity. Amid ongoing chaos — fires, guard absences, violence — city officials, including the mayor, made appearances to remind inmates they’re still New Yorkers. Though the mayor pledged to close Rikers by 2027 (a date now slipping), this moment offered inmates a rare taste of normalcy: a catered meal and shared excitement over the game — a small but powerful gesture of connection and dignity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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