In New York, few are unaware of the reputation of Rikers Island for violence and abysmal conditions, but recently conditions inside the prison seem to have gotten out of control. Ten detainees have died there this year, at least five by taking their own lives. And yet, the majority of those who are held there […]
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How Social Media Led to the Arrest and Extradition of a Local Gang Shooting Suspect
In New York City, we know all too well the heartache of gang violence and how it affects families and the community. But the 2019 murder of Aamir Griffin was particularly heartbreaking. Griffin was well known by the South Jamaica community as a star athlete and all-around “good kid” who was senselessly gunned down on […]
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