NYC Council Votes To Close Infamous Rikers Island Jail By 2026

The video discusses the plan to close Rikers Island Jail and build four new borough-based jails by 2026. It highlights the corruption and violence at Rikers, with personal accounts from Darren Mack, a former inmate. The video also covers the city's efforts to reduce the prison population and the impact of Kalief Browder's story on public support for closing Rikers.

What is the main plan regarding Rikers Island Jail mentioned in the text?

Who backed the plan to close Rikers Island Jail in 2017?

What were the conditions like at Rikers Island according to Darren Mack?

What is the target prison population for New York City by 2026 as part of the plan?

What significant event happened to Kalief Browder after his release from Rikers Island?