New York City to transfer 230 women and trans inmates out of Rikers Island jail

• Hochul last month ordered the release of 191 inmates from Rikers Island.

The big picture: Under Wednesday's agreement, approximately 230 inmates will be transferred to state-run facilities in Westchester County, the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility and the Taconic Correctional Facility.

• The transfers will begin the week of Oct. 18, and occur twice a week, with 10-20 inmates transferred each time.

Of note: The transfer agreement is temporary, and state leaders are still examining longer-term solutions, officials said.

What they're saying: "The situation on Rikers Island is grave and complex, and thus requires bold action from all levels of government to deliver change," Hochul said in a statement, adding that the move is intended to aid the most vulnerable populations at the jail.

• "These actions will further help ease staffing concerns, capacity constraints, and improve safety for several hundred detainees until such time that the City can identify and implement a permanent solution that will bring justice to the situation at Rikers," Hochul added.

• "I'm proud to work with Governor Hochul on this initiative, which will provide important relief for the situation on Rikers," De Blasio said a statement, noting that reform efforts of Rikers have made "encouraging progress."   

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