Plan to banish jails from Rikers faces little opposition
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The city’s plan for closing Rikers Island jails and building four new detention facilities hinges on the city’s ability to reduce the jail population.
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Queens anti-violence leaders kick off city’s annual Peace Week
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The event highlighted the work of community organizations including Life Camp and 696 Build who diffuse disputes in New York City neighborhoods.
Read MoreNYC expands supervised release ahead of bail reforms
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The city’s supervised release initiative relies on social workers and case managers who work with defendants to ensure they return to their pretrial court dates.
Read MoreCity map change would forever ban Rikers jails
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The proposal comes amid growing pressure from progressive opponents of the plan, which would create a new 1,150-bed jail in every borough but Staten Island.
Read MoreCritics blast council for jail plan calendar conflict
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The hearing is scheduled for Sept. 5.
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