Jonathan Lippman says it's too late to change course on closing Rikers - City & State New York

In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.
In recent weeks, Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers Island and local residents criticized the proposed borough-based jails to replace it. But Jonathan Lippman, the former state chief judge, says it’s too late to reverse course.

Jonathan Lippman says it's too late to change course on closing Rikers - City & State New York

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