Queens neighborhoods gear up to fight new homeless shelters

The scene at a recent town hall meeting illustrates the deep-seated anger over two planned shelters in Ridgewood, Glendale and Maspeth.

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Queens neighborhoods gear up to fight new homeless shelters

The scene at a recent town hall meeting illustrates the deep-seated anger over two planned shelters in Ridgewood, Glendale and Maspeth.

Bushwick Residents Issue Cease and Desist Letter to Halt Construction of Homeless Shelter

A new homeless shelter being built at 97 Wyckoff Ave will be the 12th in Bushwick.

The Department of Homeless Services Proposed a Men’s Shelter on Wyckoff Avenue in Bushwick

Locals demand involving the community before the decision is final.

City Reps Address Community Homeless Shelter Concerns at East Williamsburg Public Meeting

Officials met with community members at Varet Street's Green Fitness Studio to discuss plans for the 140 bed shelter slated to open next month.