Eric Adams: “He wants to empty Rikers Island.”

“From experience, clearly my level of expertise to my support of police and not to defund the police, My understanding that those who commit violent crimes should be on Rikers Island. He wants to empty Rikers Island. My belief that small businesses like bodegas and supermarkets are important. He wants to do government stores and put them out of business.” (00:41–00:44)

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