Eric Adams: “I'm committed to closing Rikers based on the rule and law…”

“But not only that, with the population In Rikers now 5,700 and the community jails only holding about 3,500, it might also make not only economic sense, but space sense to consider that proposal, Is that something that you would consider? I'm committed to closing Rikers based on the rule and law that came out of the city Council. And I'm going to really respect what came out under the previous administration. I have not vetted the entire plan by Councilman Holden.” (18:43–18:52)

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