Nation He was once incarcerated on Rikers Island. Now, he’ll help New York City close the notorious jail. June 30, 2021Ryan W. Miller, USA TODAYComments Off on He was once incarcerated on Rikers Island. Now, he’ll help New York City close the notorious jail. Stanley Richards served two and half years on Rikers in the 1980s. Now he'll lead New York's jail programs and plans to close the notorious island.