Mamdani's Rikers Ramadan Visit Sparks Fierce Disagreement Over Public Safety Priorities

NYC Mayor Mamdani's Ramadan visit to Rikers Island sparks debate. Critics say it ignores crime victims, while supporters see a gesture of solidarity.

#RikersIsland, #ZohranMamdani, #PublicSafety, #Ramadan, #NYCCrime

https://newsletter.tf/nyc-mayor-mamdani-rikers-ramadan-visit-debate/

Mayor Mamdani visited Rikers Island for Ramadan, a move that has divided opinions. Critics argue it shows misplaced priorities compared to addressing crime victims' needs.

#RikersIsland, #ZohranMamdani, #PublicSafety, #Ramadan, #NYCCrime
https://newsletter.tf/nyc-mayor-mamdani-rikers-ramadan-visit-debate/

Sounds from Rikers Island is an album by jazz pianist Elmo Hope recorded in 1963 for the Audio Fidelity label.

The Allmusic review by Thom Jurek stated "As a musical document, it is an overwhelming success. Hope surrounds himself with musicians whose reputations are now legendary... the level of musical empathy and improvisational reciprocity is inspiring. This is an obscure date but it shouldn't be, as it features some of Hope and Gilmore's finest playing, and shows Jones in rare, lighthearted form". - Wikipedia

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdaV7_CeNIY&list=OLAK5uy_kOazuMIteS5CZknQuY_zfb4uH2ZvG87Fs

#ElmoHope #JohnGilmore #RonnieBoykins #PhillyJoeJones #Jazz #Music #RikersIsland

Corriere.it - Homepage: Harvey Weinstein, il racconto della prigionia a Rikers Island: «I pugni in faccia e i libri, ma io sono innocente. Non voglio morire qui»

Il produttore cinematografico, condannato a 16 anni per crimini sessuali, intervistato in carcere in esclusiva dall'«Hollywood Reporter». «Epstein? Forse l'ho incontrato una o due volte»

Harvey Weinstein, the story of imprisonment at Rikers Island: “Fists in the face and books, but I am innocent. I don’t want to die here.”

The film producer, sentenced to 16 years for sexual offenses, interviewed in prison exclusively by the «Hollywood Reporter». “Epstein? Maybe I met him one or two times.”

#HarveyWeinstein #RikersIsland #Epstein

https://www.corriere.it/esteri/26_marzo_11/harvey-weinstein-prigionia-rikers-island-0ef68c03-85b8-4e72-aafe-3dd204dc1xlk.shtml

Exclusive | NYC’s accused dine-and-dash diva Pei Chung finally behind bars — after at least ninth bust for same stunt

Her fine-dining crime now comes with time. Accused Brooklyn serial dine-and-dash diva Pei Chung is finally behind b…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Dining #brooklyn #Metro #Restaurants #rikersisland #theft #usnews #williamsburg
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2397351/exclusive-nycs-accused-dine-and-dash-diva-pei-chung-finally-behind-bars-after-at-least-ninth-bust-for-same-stunt/

When a #SalvadorDalí Sketch Was Stolen from #RikersIsland #Prison (2003)

https://www.openculture.com/2025/10/when-a-salvador-dali-sketch-was-stolen-from-rikers-island-prison-2003.html
https://youtu.be/xmPkDSV-fos

Nothing Can Truly Prepare You for Your First Time Behind Bars

A new book offers an inside look at incarceration at Rikers Island, from intake to release.

https://voices.murica.website/david-campbell/nothing-can-truly-prepare-you-for-your-first-time-behind-bars/