The article discusses tensions between Mayor Adams' administration and City Councilman Lincoln Restler regarding the construction of a new jail in Brooklyn. While Restler supports closing Rikers Island, he criticizes the city's handling of the new jail project, particularly its late-night construction noise. He seeks better management and communication with city departments, while Adams' administration calls Restler a hypocrite for opposing the construction after advocating for borough-based jails. Restler emphasizes the need for improved noise mitigation for his constituents.
The Adams administration criticized Councilman Lincoln Restler for opposing nighttime construction of a new jail in his district while supporting Rikers Island's closure.
Restler argues the new 15-story jail's construction was mishandled and has called for better noise mitigation to protect his community.
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