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Rubu Zhao, 52, suffered a skull fracture in the fall Sunday in a mental health unit, multiple sources told The News. Sources said before he died that he was treated at Elmhurst Hospital.
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In “Rikers: An Oral History,” which hits bookstores Tuesday, authors Graham Rayman and Reuven Blau delve deep into the culture and history of Rikers Island.
On an average day, almost 3,000 people with mental illnesses are detained there – and they need better care.