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Rikers Island Watches World Cup | New York City News
Rikers Island inmates got a surprise World Cup screening—over 100 watched England vs. Argentina live on big screens, cheered on by the mayor himself, as part of a behavioral incentive program that’s making the jail safer. Despite ongoing violence and unconstitutional conditions, the event offered rare joy: catered meals, emotional moments, and a glimpse of life beyond bars. One inmate, Ralph Veal, saw the game as a bridge to his soccer-loving son; another, Victor Caldas, cried as Argentina advanced. With Rikers slated to close by 2027—a deadline now deemed unrealistic—the city’s toughest…
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