Locals Clash Over Arrow Linen Site at Raucous Hearing
Briefly

The public hearing drew over 400 attendees, showcasing the community's deep division over the Arrow Linen rezoning proposal, with a near-even split in speakers.
Local officials, including Council Member Shahana Hanif and Assembly Member Robert Carroll, presented their stances, emphasizing the need for deeper affordability in any housing development.
With the potential to construct 13- to 19-story towers, the Arrow Linen project could significantly alter the landscape, sparking concerns about luxury housing and affordability.
Residents demonstrated their passionate opinions through signage and vocal expressions, representing two starkly different viewpoints on housing development in South Slope.
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