Split Decision on House of Detention
Yesterday’s decision in State Supreme Court regarding the future of the Brooklyn House of Detention had something in it for both sides: The city expressed pleasure with the ruling that allows it to resume operating the 759-bed jail as it did prior to closing it in 2003. (It’s been operating it on at a reduced…
Yesterday’s decision in State Supreme Court regarding the future of the Brooklyn House of Detention had something in it for both sides: The city expressed pleasure with the ruling that allows it to resume operating the 759-bed jail as it did prior to closing it in 2003. (It’s been operating it on at a reduced capacity since last November.) Neighborhood activists and politicians who have been speaking out against the city’s plan to double the jail’s capacity in a half-billion-dollar build-out were happy with the part of the decision that required any future expansion to be prefaced by environmental and land use reviews. The lawyer for the opponents, Randy Mastro, called the ruling a huge victory for the community and a vindication of its right to meaningful public input before the city commits itself to such massive projects. Opposition group Stop BHOD and other community groups and public officials will be holding a protest on the steps of City Hall tomorrow at 11:30 a.m.
Court Allows Brooklyn Jail to Reopen [NY Times]
Judge Clears Reopening of Brooklyn Jail [NYT/City Room]
Brooklyn House of Detention Can Reopen, Judge Rules [NY Daily News]
Judge: City can reopen House of D [Brooklyn Paper]
Judge Reopens Jail Doors [Brooklyn Eagle]
Rob, I’m not sure of your point. Are you saying you would be happy to have this near you?
What, I’m completely in agreement with you. It makes perfect sense to have the facility located exactly where it is and I’ve stated that every time I’ve commented on the topic. My point is I don’t think anybody in any neighbourhood would necessary WANT this is their backyard or be thrilled to live near it, but I can’t argue against it being there for the exact reason you state, i.e., the whole court system is right there.
“What, as someone who lives in Brooklyn Heights, obviously the thought of having this facility doesn’t thrill me. ”
Biff I know the Brooklyn HOD is a problem for some residents but The whole court system is right there. What are you gonna do? You want crime or you want facilities to house and process criminals???
Guys you can’t have it both ways…
The What (Oh look they are dispensing the Meds)
Someday this war is gonna end…
Would be strange if Brooklyn Bridge Park gets tied up in years of environmental review and litigation, and the same would not be true of a project to double the size of a jail.
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What, as someone who lives in Brooklyn Heights, obviously the thought of having this facility doesn’t thrill me. Just like it wouldn’t thrill anybody to have it in their neighbourhood.
dont be so quick to assume.
*rob*
Gotta go with the What on this one. I walked by this place about a dozen times before I even knew what it was!!! It isn’t all that residential in this location and can certainly be added to without any “environmental impact.” What are they talking about??? A few more shuttle buses to the courts????
What, as someone who lives in Brooklyn Heights, obviously the thought of having this facility doesn’t thrill me. Just like it wouldn’t thrill anybody to have it in their neighbourhood. But if I am being objective, the location does seem to make sense given it’s proximity to the courts. It’s hard to justify having it in another location.
Wow, yeah. Totally spot-on observation by The What…
What, I agree with you on this one.
You know something? I was thinking about the Brooklyn HOD when the story– Drug dealing hot spot in Crown Heights. Hey Retards you can’t have it both ways! We want the cops to enforce the law but, don’t use the Jail Facility in my neighborhood.
The Assheads use Hypocrisy to it’s fullest!
The What
Someday this war is gonna end…