Mayor Mamdani Seeks Jails Czar to Close Rikers
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New York Citys Mayor Zohran Mamdani seeks a high-level jails czar to advise on closing Rikers Island by 2027. The role, paying $180-230k, will expedite borough jail projects, addressing years of Rikers issues, including violence and deaths. The mayor, pushing reforms, aims to end solitary confinement and bring in criminal justice expert Stanley Richards.
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