New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the permanent closure of a facility on Rikers Island on Monday, as the city prepares for the complete closure of the notorious jail complex, arguably known best for its public history connected to violence, gross injustice, and egregious human rights violations largely committed against Black and Latino prisoners.
According to ABC News, City and jail officials at Rikers have confirmed that the North Infirmary Command is permanently closed. In his announcement, Mamdani referenced the prison’s dark history, describing the closure as a “milestone” that “brings us closer to ending that chapter.”
“We are replacing a system built around neglect with one centered on rehabilitation and accountability because public safety and human dignity are not competing values,” he said…