Shocking statistics shows just how much money it costs to run Rikers Island.
As New York City’s Chief Financial Officer, City Comptroller Scott Stringer uncovered that the full cost of an incarcerated person has drastically increased since 2014.
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Shocking statistics shows just how much money it costs to run Rikers Island.
As New York City’s Chief Financial Officer, City Comptroller Scott Stringer uncovered that the full cost of an incarcerated person has drastically increased since 2014.