Earlier today, we reported that Rikers Island is not being evacuated for Hurricane Irene. In his press conference this evening,  a very tired Mayor Bloomberg answered a short and quick response when asked why the island was not evacuated. Hit the jump to see what he said!

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“There is no reason to evacuate Rikers Island. It is higher than the flood zone areas and it is perfectly safe.”-Mayor Bloomberg