Advocates envision a greener Rikers

Advocates envision a greener Rikers: Environmental advocates see the possibility of a green and productive future for Rikers Island.Councilman Costa Constantinides (D-Astoria) and Councilwoman Helen Rosenthal (D-Manhattan) on Monday unveiled the Renewable Rikers Act, a series of three bills that would set up a large solar farm and examine the possibility of a wastewater treatment plant.