In Brooklyn, protests against the construction of a homeless shelter on Coyle Street in Sheepshead Bay intensified, leading to arrests amid clashes with the NYPD. For nearly seven weeks, residents rallied against the shelter, citing concerns over safety and community quality of life, particularly after a prior affordable housing project was replaced by this shelter. A recent court ruling allowed construction to proceed, prompting further tension and a call for relocated construction by community members who feel unsafe amidst the escalating situation.
Earlier this month, a judge ruled that opponents cannot block access to the property as nonprofit developer Westhab begins working on a 169-bed homeless shelter for families with children.
We ask them to build the homeless shelter somewhere else,” protester Ken Huang said. Huang said many in the community worry about quality-of-life concerns.
The people, they feel unsafe, so that's why they want to protect the community,” said resident Lina Chen, who has been helping organize the rallies in the area.
While these protestors have every right to publicly express their views and opinions, they must do so peacefully and in a manner which complies with the law.
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