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Farías asks about bathrooms, showers, and staff vacancies

New York City Council · Oct 27, 2026 · starts 1:51:59 · 1 min 39 sec

Farías asks about bathroom and shower availability and about Local 371 budget lines and staff injuries. Ginsberg says there are 40 bathrooms at Horizon and 36 at Crossroads, with 20 youth bathrooms and showers renovated since July 2025; Gendell will follow up on budget and injury data.

Amanda C. Farías

So just a question about facilities.

Amanda C. Farías

How many bathrooms and showers are available for young people in both the detention centers, respectively?

Nancy Ginsberg

There are 40 bathrooms at Horizon.

Nancy Ginsberg

There are 36 bathrooms at Crossroads.

Nancy Ginsberg

Since we began a project of expansion in July of 2025, we've renovated 20 youth bathrooms, which includes the showers, and one staff bathroom has been converted for

Nancy Ginsberg

youth use, and another conversion is currently in progress.

Nancy Ginsberg

And we are exploring creating additional shower and bathroom spaces in both facilities through additional construction.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay, and just one final question.

Amanda C. Farías

What are the budgeted lines and vacancies for the workers, particularly Local 371?

Amanda C. Farías

And do you have any data on how many are out due to an injury on the job?

Stephanie Gendell

In terms of the budget line for the staff, I'm going to have to get back to you.

Amanda C. Farías

Yeah, and just any data you can provide on the number of staff that are out due to an injury on the job.

Amanda C. Farías

Thank you.

Stephanie Gendell

I think we have to get back to you on that one, too.

Althea V. Stevens

Folks are missing, so next up, Councilmember Hanif, followed by Brewer.

Althea V. Stevens

Okay.

Althea V. Stevens

Councilmember Brewer.