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In the letter, Ocasio-Cortez notes that her office has received calls from people detained at the jail who have reported poor ventilation, insufficient soap and other cleaning materials and a lack of health care resources. The facility is located in the 14th Congressional District, which Ocasio-Cortez represents. “The City has made valiant efforts to protect New Yorkers from COVID-19, particularly given they ve received little help from the Trump administration. However, these disturbing calls necessitate further transparency,” Ocasio-Cortez said in a statement. “Many at Rikers stand only accused, not convicted, of a crime. And none of the detained individuals were sentenced to death by a deadly virus. The City has a responsibility to provide for the health and safety of everyone at Rikers.” ....