Led by Assembly Member William Colton and Council Member Susan Zhuang, hundreds of protestors gathered at City Hall to oppose the planned homeless shelter. Colton criticized the city's approach, stating it benefits the wealthy and harms everyone else, proposing a case-by-case solution.
Colton suggested establishing a large intake shelter, possibly at Rikers Island, to quickly transition individuals into permanent housing or treatment. Council Member Zhuang emphasized the need for affordable housing, job creation, and rehabilitation programs instead of 'human warehousing.'
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