Queens Daily Eagle

Two detainees die within a day on Rikers

Two detainees died on Rikers Island in quick succession of each other on Monday and Tuesday as the jail’s top officials were across the Atlantic, touring jails in Europe.
New York Post

Alleged NYC package thief dies in custody on Riker’s Island, marking second death at notorious jail in 24 hours: officials

See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google An alleged package thief died in custody on Riker’s Island Tuesday – less than a day after a woman housed in a ...
Daily Mail on MSN

Suspected NYC package thief, 40, meets horrific fate after being sent to Rikers Island jail

Alleged package thief Umais Khan, 40, died while in custody at the notorious Rikers Island, marking the fourth death under ...

When is Rikers closing? What to know on the fast-approaching deadline

Almost a decade ago, plans were made to shut down Rikers Island for good. Here's the deadline the city was given to shut its doors.
THE CITY on MSN

City probe undercuts Rikers Island 'deadlocking' allegations

A city investigation into allegations that correction officers at Rikers Island routinely confined severely mentally ill ...