David Yassky

David has created this online action hub to help you get involved in the fight against the reopening and expansion of the Brooklyn House of Detention. You can use this site to sign our petition, get updates, stay informed and keep track of David's efforts.

The Issue:  

When Mayor Bloomberg's Administration moved to close the Brooklyn House of Detention in 2003, many local residents were thrilled. For too long, the jail had stood over the area as an impediment to growth and community development. David, too, was pleased when the Department of Corrections decided to cut costs by moving BHOD inmates to Riker's Island.

Since that time, Downtown Brooklyn has exploded with new development, becoming one of the fastest growing residential and business districts in the entire City.

But now, just when things are going well for Downtown Brooklyn, the Department of Corrections is threatening to reopen the BHOD and double its size through a costly renovation that will hurt development and impact the character of the neighborhood.

David is working with community members and other elected officials to stop this senseless expansion. With your help, we can stop this jail!

Information: 

Click here to learn more about the Brooklyn HOD Community Stakeholders Group

Click here to learn more about Stop BHOD

Get Involved: 

Sign our petition to let the Department of Corrections and Commissioner Horn know we won't go away

Sign up to receive email updates on the issue 

In the News:

Read what the New York Observer had to say about David's press conference

See the New York Post's write-up of David's concerns

Read the New York Sun's take on the growing opposition

Check out the Brooklyn Eagle's coverage of our efforts to stop the jail