Man Dies at Rikers, Mayor Calls for Closure
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Barry Cozart, a 39-year-old man, died in custody at Rikers Island, marking the first reported death since Mayor Mamdani took office. The cause of death remains unknown, and officials have been notified. Mayor Mamdani expresses concern, while advocacy groups oppose a proposed budget increase for the Department of Correction, advocating for funds to be shifted to community needs instead. The pressure for real reforms and faster closure of Rikers intensifies.
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