The future of Rikers Island remained in flux Thursday as a judge declined to allow the federal government to take over management of the notorious detention center — at least for now.
Federal District Court Judge Laura Taylor Swain heard arguments on Aug. 10 on an effort by federal authorities to wrestle control of Rikers Island away from the city, but punted on any final resolution of the matter.
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