Neighbors say Downtown Brooklyn jail construction site dust and debris are entering their homes

"Residents living near the Downtown Brooklyn jail construction site say they're fed up - claiming dust, debris, and other unknown substances have been making their way into their living spaces."

"Whether it's the dust, spray materials, other unknown substances or even piles of trash, residents who live next to the site say the ongoing issue has become rampant since April."

""Last week we had actual debris," said Lori Richmond, "trash, all kinds of stuff that flew off of the site into our residential property, into the courtyard where children are playing on people's private patios.""

"With no current air monitoring at the worksite, concerns about what they could be exposed to grow every day - while the work being done sees no end. A partial stop-work order went into effect at the site last Wednesday. Just two days after, the order was lifted. Meanwhile, residents say the conditions have not changed for them."

Residents living near the Downtown Brooklyn jail construction site report dust, debris, spray materials, and other unknown substances entering their living spaces. They say the problem has worsened since April and remains ongoing with no clear end to the project. They report debris and trash flying from the site into residential areas, including courtyards where children play on private patios. Residents say there is no current air monitoring at the worksite, increasing concerns about potential exposure. A partial stop-work order was issued last Wednesday but was lifted two days later, and residents say conditions have not improved for them.

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