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Rikers Island is a 413-acre prison island in the East River in the Bronx that contains New York City's largest jail.Named after Abraham Rycken, who took possession of the island in 1664, the island was originally under 100 acres in size, but has since grown to more than 400 acres. Photo: Sfoskett, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Rikers Island is a 413-acre (167.14-hectare) [1] [2] prison island in the East River in the Bronx [3] that contains New York City 's largest jail. [4] [5] Named after Abraham Rycken, who took possession of the island in 1664, the island was originally under 100 acres (40 ha) in size, but has since grown to more than 400 acres (160 ha).
Rikers Island. On March 5, 1864, a crowd of over 10,000 New Yorkers watched in awe as 1,000 well-disciplined Union army troops left Rikers Island and marched west to the Hudson River, their dark blue uniforms and crisp white gloves and white leggings glistening in the sunlight. What made this event so unusual was that the soldiers were black.
at 3rd Avenue. Brooklyn - Jay Street, between Fulton Street and Willoughby Street. All persons 16 years of age and older must present valid current identification. Rikers Visit buses are ADA compliant and staffed by drivers with Vision Zero training. In-Person Visits are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The typical one ...
Jun 5, 2015 · The island’s southern edge also became a landfill, in part to extend its acreage; at the time of the city’s purchase, Rikers was only about 87 acres, but garbage extended it to its present 415 ...
