Rikers Island with Ex-Commissioner - Current Commissioner Speaks about, Status of Rikers Island

Former city Department of Correction Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi joined Errol Louis on “Inside City Hall” Tuesday to discuss recent deaths on Rikers Island, violence at the jail, and why he believes a federal receivership is necessary to turn the facility around. New Department of Correction Commissioner Louis Molina says he is ready for the challenge of running New York City’s jail system, which includes a troubled Rikers Island. “To me, it’s an honor and I am a reformer at heart,” said Molina. “I’ve worked in the three main pillars of our criminal justice system: policing, correction and the prosecutor’s office.” In his first interview since being sworn in, Molina spoke exclusively with NY1 about a variety of issues and concerns regarding Rikers Island. What You Need To Know Rikers Island has resumed family visits for inmates Visitors 5 and older must show proof of full vaccination and take a free COVID test on site New Correction Commissioner Louis Molina sa