“After an entire career of sending people to suffer on Rikers Island, it’s no surprise that Greg Lasak wants that same culture of abuse and violence to continue,” Katz campaign spokesman Grant Fox said. “Before he decided to run for District Attorney, Mr. Lasak never for a moment considered reforming the criminal justice system, and his ludicrous plan to build another Rikers all over again reflects that inexperience. Meanwhile, Melinda has been engaged with the city, the community, and other Boroughs throughout the entire process and came to the conclusion to oppose the current plan that ignores any input from Queens residents.”