Neighbors United Below Canal (NUBC) represents thousands of stakeholders in the diverse and unique communities below Canal Street and the surrounding area.

We are community organizations, businesses, activists with support from our elected officials.

NUBC’s members have a unified voice against Mayor de Blasio’s proposal to build the tallest jail in the world, standing 490 ft. tall at 124-125 White St, currently occupied by The Tombs and the Manhattan Detention Center, immediately adjacent to Chung Pak low income senior residence.

As NUBC is engaged and organizing around opposing any new jails based on reasons as specified herein, we also feel obliged to express our commitment to be guided by the humane aspects of incarceration, even to the extent that either Riker’s Island undergo radical reform or be closed.

Serious dialogue about the costs of incarceration versus less costly alternatives, such as prevention, education, community efforts, and drug treatment must ensue. There are victims of crimes. Efforts to be more responsive to their concerns must be part of the dialogue. As well, that dialogue must not be indifferent to, nor give up on, those who violate the law. Both the most wounded victim and the most callous criminal retain their humanity.

For inquiries, please email us at nubc2019@gmail.com.

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