Homeless shelter in Brooklyn sparks outrage and protests: 'Not safe for the kids'

Homeless shelter in Brooklyn sparks outrage and protests: 'Not safe for the kids'

SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Brooklyn (PIX11) — Outrage is growing in Brooklyn over a planned homeless shelter in Sheepshead Bay.  Dozens of residents are staging a 24-hour sit-in, setting up tents along the sidewalk outside the site at 2134 Coyle Street. More Local News Demonstrators said the goal is to block construction crews from entering and starting work. Nancy, a Sheepshead Bay resident, said she’s concerned about safety with the site being loca…

Sheepshead Bay Residents Stage 5-Week Sit-In to Protest Homeless Shelter Construction

Residents have staged a sit-in outside a construction site on Coyle Street, protesting the city’s plan to build a homeless shelter for families, the New York Post reported.