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New Yorkers sound off on borough-based jail proposal at City Council hearing

Just days after the plan to close Rikers Island and open four smaller jails pushed forward, New Yorkers filled City Council chambers to have their opinions on the proposal heard.

News 12 Staff

Sep 5, 2019, 5:30 PM

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