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Curtis Sliwa: “Andrew Cuomo was the first to say close Rikers Island.”

Featuring: Curtis Sliwa, Conservative | Radio Talk Show Host, Former Candidate, Mayor of New York City

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Published | Video Starts at 08:38

Zhou Ahi is in favor of no cash bail. Andrew Cuomo's governor raised the age to 18. Zoe Mondami believes in that. I'm opposed to that. Andrew Cuomo was the first to say close Rikers Island. Johan Mandami wants to close Rikers Island. I'm the one who says no. Keep it open. I've been on Rikers Island. I know more about Rikers island than both candidates combined. (08:38–08:42)

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Asserts that Andrew Cuomo was the first to advocate for closing Rikers Island.

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