Oct. 19, 2023 By Anna Bradley-Smith City agencies behind the design of the new 15-story, 1,040-bed Brooklyn Borough Jail in Boerum Hill have reneged on commitments made to the community during the land use review process, compromising the jail’s ability to integrate safely into the neighborhood, locals said at a community board meeting Wednesday night….
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Brooklyn jail construction delays leave advocates fuming at Mayor, jeopardizes plans to shut Rikers
Mar. 15, 2023 By Ximena Del Cerro
A delay in construction of a new Brooklyn jail is causing justice reform advocates and formerly incarcerated leaders to doubt Mayor Eric Adams’ commitment to closing Rikers Island by the agreed-upon August 2027 deadline.