Renew and reimagine Rikers Island at town hall in Jackson Heights | PIX 11
The future of Rikers Island is being debated and discussed.
A judge, reform advocates, and the City of New York have said the jail facility needs to be fixed because of its design, location and history.
A proposal from the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio to replace Rikers with 4 borough-based community jails is in the first phase of public hearings.
What will happen to the 413 acres that make up the actual island?
The possibilities are endless. Keep reading.