New Marine Terminal to Replace Decommissioned Bronx Jail Barge

Infamous Bronx jail barge getting the boot to make way for new NYC marine terminal promising jobs, revenue

An infamous New York City jail barge that was taken out of commission years ago will finally be getting the boot to make way for a new marine terminal, bringing in billions of dollars and hundreds of jobs.

New marine terminal to replace decommissioned Bronx jail barge

The Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center officially shuttered in 2023, three decades after it first opened in the waters off of Hunts Point.

Bronx jail barge out, marine terminal in

NYC will replace the infamous jail barge with a cargo terminal expected to cut 9,000 truck trips monthly and add jobs.

Adams Administration To Replace Decommissioned Jail Barge

Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Department of Correction (DOC), has announced the permanent removal of the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center barge from the Hunts Point waterfront in the Bronx. In its place, the city plans to develop a new Hunts Point Marine Terminal, which will serve as a logistics hub connecting maritime freight to last-mile delivery systems throughout New York Ci…

NYC Plans New Bronx Marine Terminal on Site of Old Jail Barge

NYC to remove 'floating jail' in the Bronx, build new marine terminal

A decommissioned floating jail moored off the Bronx in the East River will soon be removed, clearing the way for a new marine cargo terminal. City officials announced the plan Monday outside the vessel in Hunts Point, known as the Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center, and said they will soon issue a request for proposals to remove the barge. The cleared space will house the new Hunts Point Marine Terminal, which will facilitate the transfer of fre…