Adi Talwar
Homeless Shelter for men located on the corner of 86th Street and 101st Avenue in Ozone Park Queens. The city faced stiff opposition from residents of Ozone Park when it first announced it's plans for placing a facility for men at this location.
Overblown neighborhood fears create a political environment in which local leaders face risks for supporting a sensible shelter policy. In the middle, but rarely heard amid the uproar, are everyday New Yorkers caught in a crisis.
Mayor de Blasio recently announced producing record numbers of units for homeless New Yorkers as part of his affordable housing plan. But critics say it is still not enough. Both are right.
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