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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Collaboration and the path forward for closing Rikers Island
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Lippman concludes his testimony by highlighting the collaboration between the Independent Rikers Commission and the City Council. He expresses confidence in the path forward and the ability to close Rikers Island.
- The commission is proud of its collaboration with the City Council on this issue.
- Despite challenges, the solutions are clear and achievable.
- The City Council's budget proposals and legislation demonstrate a commitment to closing Rikers.
- Lippman emphasizes that closing Rikers is possible and necessary to end the 'disgrace' in New York City.
Jonathan Lippman
0:15:36
So this is the challenge that lies ahead for all of us.
0:15:40
I couldn't be more proud of the collaboration between the commission and the council, and we have lots of challenges ahead.
0:15:50
But the answers, think, are right in front of it.
0:15:53
We know why this isn't isn't on schedule, and we know what we have to do.
0:15:58
Again, as demonstrated by the steps that you're taking, by your budget proposals, by your legislation, we can get this done and put people out of misery that we've lived in for so many years that's a disgrace in a city such as New York.
0:16:18
We must end it and end it now.
0:16:20
We're happy to answer any questions that you have.
0:16:23
Although I know you on the council have read all 123 pages or whatever it is of this report.
0:16:32
But happy and delighted to answer any questions that we can.