COVID-19 cases have surged in recent days in correctional facilities such as Rikers Island. Unlike the rest of the city, however, which has a high vaccination rate, those who are incarcerated have a less than 50% vaccination rate. This has led some to suggest that decarceration has become necessary.

Tina Luongo, the Attorney-In-Charge of the Criminal Defense Practice at The Legal Aid Society, joined Bobby Cuza on “Inside City Hall” on Wednesday to talk about this and more.