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Rikers Reform Plan Sparks Debate | New York City News
A court-appointed manager with CIA experience is pushing for sweeping reforms at Rikers Island, proposing a $50 million investment in education and job training, hiring more investigators to probe officer misconduct, and testing alternatives to solitary confinement — all after years of failed oversight. His 33-page report details alarming conditions: 130 fires and nearly 3,000 fights between January and May alone. While the plan tackles staffing, infrastructure, and emergency response, it sidesteps critical issues like mental health care and officer discipline. With over 6,500 detainees still…
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