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Rikers Island Prison is on Rikers Island. Rikers Island is a 413.17-acre (1.672 km²) island at the north end of the East River (the part that is adjacent to the western end of the bay known as the Long Island Sound), between the northwest side of Queens and the southeast side of the Bronx. It is officially a part of the borough of the Bronx.
Rikers Island is located on the west side of LaGuardia airport. The south side of Rikers Island is across the Bowery Bay from the west side of LaGuardia.
The exact coordinates for Rikers Island are 40°47′28″N, 73°52′58″W.
Rikers Island is not a state prison; it is operated by the New York City Department of Corrections.
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What prison was Lil Wayne sent to?
rikers island
Is Rikers Island violent?
No more so than any other jail or prison.
Where is Lil Wayne locked up?
he was sentenced to Rikers Island Prison in New York. He went to Jail on March 9 and is serving a year long sentence.
When was Rikers Island created?
Rikers Island was created in 1932.
Is there a prison underwater?
Not intentionally, and it is not actually a prison, but the lower levels of Rikers Island (the primary jail of NYC) do flood when the East River rises.
How do you get to Rikers Island by car from Queens?
To get to Rikers Island from Queens by car, you would start out on Hazen Street heading north. You will then cross over the Rikers Island Bridge and end up on Rikers Island.
When was Rikers Island Bridge created?
Rikers Island Bridge was created in 1966.
Can you call a rikers island inmate?
From Bronx or ManhattanTake the number 4,5,or 2 train- #19 or #2 bus to 149th st. and Grand Concourse. Walk half block down 149th street toward Lincoln Hospital you can take the Rikers van from 149th and Anthony J Griffin Pl. The van will travel over the Rikers Island Bridge to the Rikers Island Visit Centercall (718-568-5685)
Is rikers correctional still open?
Rikers island correctional institution was said to be one of the toughest prisons in America for the worst offenders. The prison shut it's doors in 2000 due to structural damage.
What are the most effective ways to find information about inmates in Rikers Island?
There are inmates that I would like to look up who are at Rikers Island. What are some ways successfully look up inmates at Rikers Island?
What prison will Lil Wayne go to?
Rikers Island Correctional Facility, But He Was Transferred Later On During his Sentence Therefore He Didn't Have To Cut His Dreads.
How do you get to the greyhound station from rikers island?
Click on the link posted in the Related Links section below for instructions on how to get to and from Rikers Island.
