08/04/2026
Mark your calendar to join us to mark one year from the legal deadline to Close Rikers!
August 31, 2026 marks one year from the legal deadline to Close Rikers. In the years since survivors of Rikers and impacted families pushed then-Mayor de Blasio to commit to closing Rikers, we've made historic progress, even against the opposition of former Mayor Eric Adams.
Since Mayor Mamdani assumed office, he's taken important steps toward closing Rikers, and he must do more to prevent and reduce incarceration. With focused action, New York City can reduce the number of people in jail substantially by August 31, 2027, and strengthen community health and safety in the process.
Tentative schedule of events:
4PM: Art Installation
5PM: Press Conference
6PM: Speakout & performances
7:30PM: Vigil
*Also from 5-8PM, visit our video booth and action table to share your ideas for how you want to see the money saved from closing Rikers reinvested in your community
When
August 31, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Location
Outside City Hall, Broadway Gate
[across from 250 Broadway]
https://maps.app.goo.gl/49Shs6C7E6zB3gmZ8
New York, NY 10007