Question: why is rikers island famous?
Answer: Rikers Island (/ˈraɪkərz/) is a 413.17-acre (167.20-hectare) island in the East River between Queens and the Bronx that is home to New York City's main jail complex. ... The island is home to one of the world's largest correctional institutions and mental institutions, and has been described as New York's most famous jail.