"It has been one of the greatest joys of my life to watch your families grow, celebrate milestones with you, and share in so many meals, laughs and even tears," she wrote. "I've made friendships through Blue Door that I will forever cherish."
"We remain committed to equitably siting shelters across the five boroughs, which necessarily entails prioritizing the creation of new facilities in communities without any shelter resources, like this Council District."
The 30th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Bay Ridge showcased Irish pride, celebrating community and heritage with a record crowd supporting local fundraising efforts.