In Brooklyn's Canarsie neighborhood, parents and residents protested plans for a 200-bed men's homeless shelter to be built near Science and Medicine Middle School 366. The shelter, set to open in 2028, has raised concerns about community input, with local officials criticizing the Department of Social Services for not consulting them beforehand. Council member Mercedes Narcisse has called for a meeting with the DSS commissioner to address residents' concerns, while many are urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to participate in discussions.
Key facts
- A 200-bed men's homeless shelter is planned near a middle school in Brooklyn.
- The shelter is expected to open in 2028.
- Council member Mercedes Narcisse criticized the lack of consultation from the DSS.
- DSS confirmed plans for more shelters across the city.
- Protests reflect broader concerns over community input in shelter placements.
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