Advocates and those who have spent time inside the harsh walls of Rikers Island continue to demand accountability from both elected officials and those seeking office in the upcoming November election.
A week shy of the first mayoral candidate’s debate, protesters who have been pursuing the immediate closure of Rikers Island demanded Tuesday that the candidates — including Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa — commit to the facility’s shutdown. Rallying on Chambers Street & Centre Street outside of City Hall Park on Oct. 12, speakers told a crowd of spectators that they will seek prompt, meaningful action from the next head of city.
