Rikers Island

geographical name

Ri·​kers Island ˈrī-kərz How to pronounce Rikers Island (audio)
island that houses correctional facilities and is located in the East River off the southern coast of the Bronx, New York City

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“Rikers Island.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Rikers%20Island. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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