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Discussion on working conditions and infrastructure at Rikers Island
4:59:23
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Council Member Diana Ayala and Benny Boscio Jr. discuss the poor working conditions and infrastructure issues at Rikers Island. They agree that the facility's deteriorating state poses safety concerns for both inmates and staff.
- Ayala acknowledges seeing the poor infrastructure during her visit to the facility
- Boscio describes outdated trailers and booths used by officers, some lacking proper heating and air conditioning
- They discuss the need for capital expenditures to improve conditions at Rikers Island
Diana Ayala
4:59:23
I think that there's a universe where we can have both where both inmates and staff can be in a space where they feel safe.
4:59:32
But I do agree, I've been to the facility and I have seen the infrastructure has know continue to become worse and I mean it is a safety issue and get it.
4:59:46
I wouldn't want to work there if it was me if I'm being honest.
4:59:52
You mentioned that the capital expenditures would be towards trailers that the officers are using.
4:59:59
Now what are they using trailers Trailers
Benny Boscio Jr.
5:00:02
that they're in and mods that are outdated.
5:00:05
What no.
5:00:06
Falling apart.
Diana Ayala
5:00:06
What is the use of what is the use of the trailers out like the for the in the intake when when
Benny Boscio Jr.
5:00:11
you There's different areas that have trailers.
5:00:12
No.
5:00:13
On the perimeters of Rikers Island where Rikers Island Security works
Melissa Cintrón Hernández
5:00:17
Yeah.
Benny Boscio Jr.
5:00:18
In these booths.
5:00:19
Some of them don't have heat.
5:00:21
AC in the winter I mean in the summer and then there's like holes in the floor on on a lot of these trailers.