FROM 1982 TO 2022: NO NEW JAILS.
This year, @nubcnyc has been leading the charge in urging @nycmayor to stop the construction of what would be the world’s tallest jail in Chinatown.
But this fight isn’t new to Chinatown — 30 years ago, over 12,000 members of our community rallied against Mayor Ed Koch’s proposal to expand the Tombs jail complex. Above, read more on Chinatown’s history of advocating for investments in people, not jails.
The fences are now up, but construction/demolition has not begun. Continue to be loud and keep contacting the mayor's office (link in bio).
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