(Video) NYC Ends Solitary Confinement of Young Adults

Rikers has been known for more than just housing bids by Lil’ Wayne and Bobby Shmurda, it’s also known for its brutal conditions and reputation as “one of the most dysfunctional jails in America.” A little less so now, as NYC Ends Solitary Confinement of Young Adults and in a swift move surprisingly becomes a leader in prison reform for the entire country.


Inmate Dies After Making Inappropriate Gesture To Female C.O.!

A very angry mother has to bury her son Bradley Ballard (39), who was mentally ill because he made a pass at a female Correction Officer at the Rikers Island Correctional Facility in N.Y. After making an unflattering gesture to the C.O. the inmate was placed in his cell for 7 days without medication his medication.


What??? Convict Sneaks Back Into Rikers?!?!

Well this just unheard of! Matthew Matagrano, a sexual offender, impersonated a Department of Corrections officer and snuck back into Rikers. Usually when people get out, they stay out! Read more after the jump.


NBA: Amar’e Stoudemire Counsels Incarcerated Rikers Teens

It was a first for Amar’e Stoudemire, spending two hours in a prison gym Friday, speaking to about 250 incarcerated adolescents ages 16 to 18. GameTimeGirl


No Evacuation for Rikers Island

I’ve heard the question of Rikers Island come up a few times in the past couple of days during the Irene evacuation talk, but no one had any answers. Well, apparently there are NO evacuation plans for Rikers Island, which is pretty scary considering it’s in a dangerous flood zone!! Hit the jump for full details and let us know what you think about these plans or lack-there-of! @ItsLukieBaby


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