Andrew Cuomo's Stance on the Borough-Based Jail Issue
Mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo has proposed rebuilding Rikers Island and utilizing the four borough sites for housing and commercial development.
“Let’s make a major start by stopping a major debacle,”
he said during the Crain’s mayoral forum on October 8, referring to the borough-based jail plan. Cuomo's plan includes rebuilding new state-of-the-art jails on Rikers Island and providing free bus service.
- Rebuild Rikers Island with new state-of-the-art jails
- Provide free bus service
- Use borough sites for housing and commercial development
Cuomo's proposal aligns with previous suggestions, including a 2021 post and a 2022 plan by local architect Bill Bialosky.
Author's summary: Cuomo proposes rebuilding Rikers Island and redeveloping borough sites.
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