Queens plans to allocate $43 million to a nonprofit running a contentious homeless shelter criticized for severe public safety issues, including drug use and public indecency. The shelter, operated by Westhab, has accumulated thousands of emergency calls and local resident complaints since its opening in 2020. Councilman Robert Holden demands an end to the contract extension, citing 'ineptitude' that harms both local residents and shelter occupants. Complications arise with potential nepotism in management, contributing to public backlash.
"The failures at this shelter, compounded by Westhab's ineptitude, have caused irreparable harm to Glendale and Middle Village residents and to the vulnerable individuals residing in the shelter."
"Children and parents have [also] been subjected to appalling incidents, including shelter clients masturbating in public a few blocks away at Pinocchio Playground."
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