Rikers Island
Island in the East River
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Rikers Island is a 413-acre prison island in the East River in the Bronx that contains New York City's largest jail.
Named after Abraham Rycken, who took possession of the island in 1664, the island was originally under 100 acres in size, but has... Wikipedia
Population: 11,355 (2009)
Area: 413 acres (167 ha)
Coordinates: 40°47′28″N 73°52′58″W / 40.79111°N 73.88278°W
Established: 1932
Location: The Bronx, New York City