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New York City
fromGothamist
1 day ago

NYC is looking to hire a 'jails czar' to help close Rikers

The Mamdani administration is hiring a borough-based jails czar earning $180,000-$230,000 to oversee Rikers Island closure by August 2027 and manage construction of four replacement borough jails.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Construction to start on Chinatown jail despite fierce community opposition

Construction of a 1,040-bed Chinatown jail will start soon, take about six years, cost $3.9 billion, and face strong local opposition.
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