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It also seems cruel to let them
Out in the middle of an epidemic. It’s not like they are going to be able to get a job or find an apartment. They must be releasing people to those who have families who can host them.
Yes, probably so. The last I heard, these were non-violent offenders in jail for not paying fines, etc. Hopefully, they do have family to return to.
" It also seems cruel to let them Out in the middle of an epidemic. It’s not like they are going
to be able to get a job or find an apartment. They must be releasing people to those who have families who can host them.
Mayor D. broke it down yesterday:
They're releasing prisoners who fall under this criteria:
case-by-case:
- non-violent criminals
- committed only a misdemeanor
- their jail sentence is UNDER 1 year
- ones that are being released "within a few weeks"
i wasn't taking notes...but he did mention he's not about to let violent vinny back out onto the streets....
.....considering his affection for 'bail reform..'
We used to take better care of our mentally ill and physically sick
What a shame!
Yes. But now the Javitz is being turned into a hospital. Some underutilized city buildings are being turned into hospitals. And college dorms and hotels will also be converted.
From 20,000 the city lost 20000 hospital beds, including for both physical and mental illness. More mental hospitals closed in the early 80s.
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