{"id":24464,"date":"2025-05-08T14:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-backlash-senator-slams-mayors-homeless-shelter-plan-in-sheepshead-bay\/"},"modified":"2025-05-08T14:16:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T18:16:09","slug":"brooklyn-backlash-senator-slams-mayors-homeless-shelter-plan-in-sheepshead-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/brooklynbuzz\/brooklyn-backlash-senator-slams-mayors-homeless-shelter-plan-in-sheepshead-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"Brooklyn Backlash: Senator Slams Mayor\u2019s Homeless Shelter Plan in Sheepshead Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The battle over Brooklyn\u2019s backyard is heating up. While the New York City mayor wants to place a new homeless shelter for 175 families in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, not everyone\u2019s rolling out the welcome mat. Now a New York State Senator is leading the charge against the plan, calling it a \u201cdirect assault\u201d on the fabric of hardworking family neighborhoods and vowing to fight it with every legal and legislative tool at his disposal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Senator Opposes Mayor\u2019s Latest Move<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>New York City Mayor Eric Adams<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> announced a plan to put a proposed site that would house 175 families with children and include around-the-clock security in Sheepshead Bay. Residents of the neighborhood are not happy with the move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now <\/span><b>State Senator Stephen T. Chan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has strongly criticized the City\u2019s decision to place the homeless shelter in the middle of Sheepshead Bay. Senator Chan called the move a direct assault that endangers the integrity of the hardworking family neighborhoods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cThe City\u2019s Administration wants to put a homeless shelter in the middle of our neighborhoods, next to schools and day care centers. In our backyards. In our communities. And they expect us to stay quiet?,\u201d Senator Chan stated. \u201cIs it any wonder why the people of Sheepshead Bay are furious? Is it any wonder why families who worked their whole lives to build a safe and stable community for their children to live in are now saying enough is enough.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mayor\u2019s Priorities Are Completely Out of Touch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senator Chan represents parts of Brooklyn and he sharply condemned Mayor Adams\u2019 latest move trying to place homeless shelters in residential family neighborhoods. Chan said the mayor\u2019s priorities are completely out of touch with what Brooklyn residents need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\/press-release-senator-chan-opposes-bk-shelter\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">press release<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Senator Chan. reiterated his commitment to stand with the Brooklyn community. He said he plans to fight against the proposed homeless shelter and will use every legal and legislative option he has available.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently Under Review<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the press release, Senator Chan goes on to say, \u201cHomeless shelters don\u2019t belong in our residential neighborhoods, period. We will not stand for this. We will not be quiet. We will not let this city punish the people who built it. Sheepshead Bay is not a dumping ground. It is a neighborhood. It is our home to elderly, to children and families. We are going to defend our community at whatever costs.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Senator said his office is currently reviewing all legal, legislative, and procedural actions they can take to block the shelter. They are working to ensure that the voices of the community are being heard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For anyone in the community wanting to share their thoughts on the homeless shelter with Senator Chan, you can reach his office by phone at (718) 333-0311 or by email at <\/span><a href=\"mailto:Chan@NYsenate.gov\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chan@NYsenate.gov<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">News shares via <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/nycnewswire.com\/news\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NYC Newswire<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The battle over Brooklyn\u2019s backyard is heating up. While the New York City mayor wants to place a new homeless shelter for 175 families in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, not everyone\u2019s rolling out the welcome mat. 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