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AGENCY TESTIMONY
Advocating for a community justice center in Staten Island
4:45:08
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DA McMahon emphasizes the critical need for a community justice center in Staten Island, highlighting that it's the only borough without such a facility.
- Staten Island received $5 million in capital funding last year for the project
- Additional capital funding is needed to complete the community justice center
- McMahon stresses that a site and building have been identified, but more support is required to make it a reality
Michael McMahon
4:45:08
However, for far too long, the Richmond County District Attorney's Office has done this critical work with one arm tied behind its back.
4:45:17
Staten Island now remains the only borough without a community justice center.
4:45:24
As d a Clark has mentioned, she's moved hers along.
4:45:28
And while we graciously received $5,000,000 in capital funding last year towards this essential project, capital funding is needed to correct this inequity and bring this dream to fruition.
4:45:39
We have a site.
4:45:40
We have a building.
4:45:41
We need your help to make it reality.