It is believed that it could host an event that would draw a large number of teens. The issue of juice bars was the primary topic of discussion at the July 18 meeting of the Youth Services Planning Committee of Community Board 10. Board members and guest speakers were split on how they felt about opening bars, sans alcohol, to community youth. Those in favor of the juice bars explained that it was a way to bring teens together in a social setting with proper supervision. Police from the 45th Precinct explained that they would be able to monitor the sites on teen nights and would be willing to work with the board to make the program a success.
Kids get into trouble because they have nothing to do and they re bored.
Those in opposition to the juice bar plan stated that no amount of security would be able to keep teens from getting alcohol if they really wanted it. Kids do not belong in bars. Shame on us for thinking that we should send them there to keep them off the streets.