January 2, 2018 5:27 pm Rikers Island Closing Plan Underway The city is taking its first steps in closing Rikers Island. Melissa Russo reports. Local 1:31 Suspect arrested in attack on actor Steve Buscemi in Manhattan 2:31 Families of overdose victims push for ‘Chelsey's Law' 1:46 Hempstead introduces rain barrel pilot program using collected storm runoff to conserve water 2:00 Beach toy sharing program expands in Brick Township 2:04 Times Square hosts hot dog-eating contest as qualifier for Nathan's July 4th event