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Season 2, Episode 5 - The Plan to Close Rikers Island

Getting To The Root by Getting To The Root

Dec 11, 2018News & Politics

On this episode of Getting To The Root Nailah Andre investigates New York City Mayor Bill deBlasio's plan to close the third biggest jail in America Rikers Island. Originally aired on 12/11/18 WRHU-FM Musicians featured...

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