Lack of supervision at Ossining home for ex-inmates draws added concerns

Ossining residents' concerns have grown about a home for ex-convicts now that it is known that those living there will not be under 24-hour supervision.

News 12 Staff

Apr 18, 2019, 9:44 PM

Updated 1,926 days ago

Share:

Ossining residents' concerns have grown about a home for ex-convicts now that it is known that those living there will not be under 24-hour supervision.
The Village of Ossining Corporation Counsel revealed at a meeting Wednesday that former inmates living at a home on Washington Avenue will not be supervised. Instead, a state parole officer will visit those who live there.
Residents say they are troubled by the potential lack of supervision, given the home's close proximity to a park and Park Early Childhood Center.
Nonprofit group Hudson Link oversees the program, which helps transition former prisoners back into regular life. Hudson Link Executive Director Sean Pica was unable to respond to News 12's request for comment.
Village trustee Omar Herrera says a meeting is in the works to open up the lines of communication between village leaders, Hudson Link and the community.
"Despite all that's going on, all the noise, all the concerns, we've never had a joint meeting to actually learn about the pilot program, addressing the concerns," says Herrera. "So I'm happy to hear Hudson Link is open and I'm not surprised they're our new Ossining neighbor."
Ossining Superintendent Dr. Ray Sanchez says he does not plan on sending out a letter to parents about the home at this time.
The home, which has room to house five people, is scheduled to open sometime this spring. It is unclear who is moving in, and what their criminal history is.
 


More from News 12
1:52
Hudson Valley doctors warn of listeria dangers following multi-state outbreak

Hudson Valley doctors warn of listeria dangers following multi-state outbreak

1:58
Warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine in the Hudson Valley

Warm temperatures and plenty of sunshine in the Hudson Valley

0:38
Multimillion-dollar transformation on the way for sections of Hudson Valley

Multimillion-dollar transformation on the way for sections of Hudson Valley

0:49
New basketball documentary film 'The Process' has ties to Westchester

New basketball documentary film 'The Process' has ties to Westchester

0:49
Olympic watch party in Pomona cheers on Rockland athletes

Olympic watch party in Pomona cheers on Rockland athletes

0:32
Veteran firefighter who suffered stroke receives warm welcome home

Veteran firefighter who suffered stroke receives warm welcome home

0:17
Yorktown police sergeant celebrates final walkout following 2 decades of service

Yorktown police sergeant celebrates final walkout following 2 decades of service

1:40
Lithium-ion battery fire blamed for closure of Newburgh tailor shop

Lithium-ion battery fire blamed for closure of Newburgh tailor shop

0:52
Slate Hill family of 5 loses home in afternoon blaze

Slate Hill family of 5 loses home in afternoon blaze

0:37
2 people charged in Middletown narcotics; firearms bust

2 people charged in Middletown narcotics; firearms bust

1:30
Motorcycle, van crash in Greenburgh causes serious injuries

Motorcycle, van crash in Greenburgh causes serious injuries

0:56
News 12 probes mystery cloud traced to Orange County & seen throughout tri-state area

News 12 probes mystery cloud traced to Orange County & seen throughout tri-state area

1:02
Hillcrest Fire Department receives 2,000 cans of drinking water, courtesy of Anheuser-Busch

Hillcrest Fire Department receives 2,000 cans of drinking water, courtesy of Anheuser-Busch

1:37
Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Skyler Harman strikes down lightning myths

Storm Watch Team Meteorologist Skyler Harman strikes down lightning myths

2:33
Can swimming become dangerous due to extremely high water surface temperatures?

Can swimming become dangerous due to extremely high water surface temperatures?

0:32
NYC officials: Westchester caseworker’s death ruled a homicide

NYC officials: Westchester caseworker’s death ruled a homicide

0:40
State, federal lawmakers introduce legislation to shorten funding gap for World Trade Center Health Program

State, federal lawmakers introduce legislation to shorten funding gap for World Trade Center Health Program

0:34
Ex Frito-Lay employee files defamation lawsuit against PepsiCo claiming he invented ‘Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

Ex Frito-Lay employee files defamation lawsuit against PepsiCo claiming he invented ‘Flamin’ Hot Cheetos

0:40
Executive orders still in place preventing Rockland County and Orange County hotels from converting into migrant shelters

Executive orders still in place preventing Rockland County and Orange County hotels from converting into migrant shelters

0:34
Finger in salad lawsuit against Chop’t discontinued

Finger in salad lawsuit against Chop’t discontinued