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Two Rikers Detainees Die in 24 Hours, Raising 2026 Jail Deaths to Four

The back-to-back fatalities renew scrutiny of supervision, emergency response, medical care flagged by federal monitors.

Mamdani Extends Jail Emergency, Orders 45-Day Plan to Restore Compliance