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The groups filing suit are Chhaya Community Development Corporation, MinKwon Center for Community Action and the Greater Flushing Chamber of Commerce. They are joined by local activist Robert…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: "Throughout this process, I have been advocating to build the new jail Bronx adjacent to the existing Bronx Hall of Justice. With…
Elena Weissman, Director, Bronx Freedom Fund: “In solidarity with the CLOSErikers campaign, we applaud the Council for approving this historic plan to dramatically shrink our incarcerated population, improve…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: “In many ways, the School Construction Authority can be an impediment to the success of our public school students. This report outlines…
Brandon James: “Today, the City Planning Commission certified the ULURP application for the borough-based facilities that will enable the closure of the Rikers Island jails complex and end…
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr.: "How can we be asked to approve a jail in our community when the administration itself admits it doesn't know what it…
#CLOSErikers Campaign Coordinator Brandon Holmes: “The #CLOSErikers campaign is proud that people directly impacted by the horror of Rikers Island have made closing Rikers an attainable reality after…
