"This is outrageous, and I can't overstate the magnitude of what a terrible decision this is. It's wildly inappropriate and is totally out of step with the character of this particular neighborhood. On a zoning basis, the only way the city would be able to build the shelter in this location is to get a waiver from the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) or similar state or city agency."
"My office got a call at 4:57 p.m. yesterday afternoon, three minutes before the shop closes to tell me that this is opening. Think about that. Transparency. That's all we ask for. Have a conversation and we will find a location if need be for our Staten Island people who need she"
"Unlike Bellevue, the planned Staten Island site is located in an isolated part of the borough with limited access to transportation or social services that homeless individuals often need. The closest Staten Island Railway station is Richmond Valley, located just under a mile away, about 20 minutes on foot."
New York City officials announced plans to build a 160-bed homeless shelter for men on Staten Island's South Shore, coinciding with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's announcement to close the historic Bellevue men's shelter in Midtown by April's end. The Bellevue closure will displace hundreds of residents. Staten Island elected officials learned of the proposal on March 5 with minimal notice. The proposed site is isolated with limited transportation access and social services nearby; the closest Staten Island Railway station is approximately 20 minutes away on foot. Council Member Frank Morano and Assembly Member Mike Reilly criticized the decision, emphasizing the lack of community consultation, transparency, and proper zoning procedures. Officials received notification only minutes before the announcement, with no prior engagement from city administration.
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