Commission to create new plan to close Rikers — Queens Daily Eagle

In August, Mayor Eric Adams called for a new proposal to close Rikers Island while reiterating his opposition to the current plan. It seems less than two months later he has got his wish. 

Plan To Close Rikers And Build New Jails Clears Final Hurdle Before City Council Vote - Gothamist

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New Commission Aims to Get Plan to Close Rikers Back on Track - The New York Times

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Independent Commission Behind Push To Close Rikers Island Jail Complex Issues Formal Report - CBS New York

Public review process begins for plan to actually close Rikers jails — Queens Daily Eagle