"Opponents have been protesting the project for more than 600 days and had hoped the new mayor would reconsider one of the most contentious shelter fights inherited from the Adams administration."
"Local Council Member Susan Zhuang reported that community members observed active work around 8:30 p.m., heard chainsaws by about 9 p.m., and witnessed a confrontation that spiraled into a deeply disturbing and unacceptable incident."
"The fight against the shelter intensified after construction resumed at the site Sunday night, with opponents claiming work began after permitted hours and a 70-year-old woman was injured outside during a scuffle."
Demolition of a men's shelter in Brooklyn has resumed under Mayor Mamdani, igniting protests from local residents who have opposed the project for over 600 days. Local officials advocate for the site to be converted into affordable housing, while homelessness advocates argue for the necessity of additional shelter beds. Tensions escalated when construction resumed at night, leading to an injury during a confrontation. The ongoing conflict reflects a long-standing battle over the shelter's location and purpose, predating the current administration.
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