About the jail
440 - Capacity for maximum security inmates
$156M - Phase I cost
$53M - Planned Phase II cost
COMPLETION DATE - Late 2011-early 2012
PLANNING - Began in 2003-4
FEATURES
- Adds maximum security to its current minimum security status
- Eliminates double-bunking of inmates
- Secure, high-tech design eliminates the need for fencing/barbed wire perimeter
- Six concrete "pods" holding 60 inmates act as contained mini jails
- New medical facility eliminates need to transport sick inmates to local hospitals
- Built by mandate of New York State Commission on Correction
- Modern booking, visitation areas, nursery
- Administered by Suffolk Sheriff Vincent DeMarco
Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.
Sarra Sounds Off Ep 36: Champs crowned in lax and flag football On the latest episode of "Sarra Sounds Off," Gregg talks with Michael Sicoli and Tess Ferguson about county champs crowned in boys and girls lacrosse, and Jared Valuzzi reports on the Long Island flag football championship.
