“No one in New York should live in fear that they may freeze to death alone in the dark.”New York Gov. New York stands ready to provide any support necessary to keep the heat, hot water and electricity running. Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), who visited the jail Friday, said some of the heat and hot water had been restored but that it was not at full capacity. Protesters rallied Saturday in front of the federal detention center, demanding adequate conditions be restored. “Inmates have hot water for showers and hot water in the sinks in the cell.

Source: Huffington Post February 03, 2019 22:18 UTC