Riker is usually referred to as "Will". He is also usually (and informally) called "Number One" by Captain Picard, because of his position as first officer on the Enterprise.

William Thomas "Will" Riker was a 24th century male Human Starfleet officer. Riker served as first officer for Captain Jean-Luc Picard for 15 years on the USS Enterprise-D and USS Enterprise …

Aug 26, 2025 · After years of court battles, debate, and continued concerns about violence and excessive force plaguing the troubled jails system, a federal judge stripped New York City of …

Dec 17, 2024 · Our plan is to close Rikers Island and replace it with a smaller network of modern jails.

Jan 23, 2025 · Commander Riker served as Captain Picard's First Officer for an impressive 15 years, despite being offered his own command multiple times. Riker became one of the best …

Sep 18, 2025 · William Riker was an American political scientist who popularized the use of mathematical models, and in particular game theory, in the study of political behaviour.

Apr 2, 2025 · In many ways, Riker is the TNG analog to Captain Kirk from the original Star Trek, but as the series progresses, Riker develops into his own, unique character. (For one thing, he …

Rikers Island is a 413-acre (167.14-hectare) [2][3] prison island in the East River in the Bronx, New York, United States, [4] that contains New York City's largest jail. [5][6] Named after …

Jonathan Frakes' suave first officer of the USS Enterprise, Commander William Thomas Riker, is one of the most immediately recognizable and iconic characters that Star Trek: The Next …

Oct 17, 2024 · Captain Riker has been captain of three starships onscreen since his time as the Enterprise First Officer on Star Trek: The Next Generation.