Brooklyn jail expansion plan takes next step after second hearing | Brooklyn Daily Eagle

Following a rowdy public hearing in April over the expansion of the Brooklyn Detention Complex, a second hearing on Thursday evening proceeded in stark contrast — less packed and quiet, with succinct arguments and a dearth of elected officials.

Hosted by Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams, the hearing is part of a process necessary to establish a new jail in Boerum Hill at 275 Atlantic Ave. that is nearly double the size of an existing facility at that address.  Read more.