New York City Council To Vote On Plan To Close Rikers Island

The City Council plans to close Rikers Island Jail by 2026, replacing it with smaller borough-based jails. The $8 billion proposal aims to create safer, more manageable facilities. However, there is opposition due to concerns about neighborhood impact and potential inmate overcrowding if crime rates rise. Rikers Island, notorious for its violent conditions, has been a controversial part of NYC since its opening in 1935.

What is the main goal of the City Council's plan regarding Rikers Island?

• To privatize the jail system

• To increase the number of inmates

• To close Rikers Island and build smaller jails

• To expand the current jail complex

What is one of the main arguments in favor of the new jail system?

• It will be more expensive

• It will be safer and more humane

• It will increase the number of inmates

• It will reduce the number of jails

What concern do some people have about the new jail system?

• It might not have enough space if crime rates rise

• It will be too far from the city

• It will be too modern

• It will be too small to manage

When did Rikers Island Jail complex open?

• 1955

• 1945

• 1935

• 1925

What has Rikers Island been known for over the years?

• Its luxurious facilities

• Its violent and brutal conditions

• Its educational programs

• Its peaceful environment