N.Y. Mayor Adams Extends Rikers Island Emergency Order
June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued Emergency Executive Order 819 extending for five days a state of emergency within Department of Correction facilities, including Rikers Island.
The order aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan and address challenges stemming from DOC's staffing levels. Mayor Adams stated that continued high rates of staff attrition threaten the DOC's ability to maintain safety, security, and access to basic ser . . .
The order aims to prioritize compliance with the Nunez Action Plan and address challenges stemming from DOC's staffing levels. Mayor Adams stated that continued high rates of staff attrition threaten the DOC's ability to maintain safety, security, and access to basic ser . . .