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Rikers Closure Moves Forward | New York City News
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New York City takes a major step toward closing Rikers Island by shutting down the North Infirmary Command — one of its largest facilities — now repurposed for a new therapeutic housing unit designed for those with serious medical needs. This move, part of a legally mandated plan to fully shutter Rikers by 2027, signals a shift from punitive incarceration to rehabilitation, even as Mayor Mamdani admits meeting the deadline may be “practically impossible.” The closure reflects a broader effort to replace the troubled complex with smaller, borough-based jails — proving that public safety and human dignity can go hand in hand.
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