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Rockaway Goes Bananas For Bicycles
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Ulrich Calls For Peterson To Resign See story page 12
No Shelter Here... Maybe By Rebecca Ellis Plans for a temporary homeless shelter landed on Beach 116th Street’s doorstep, once again, before promptly being called off. Over the weekend, The Wave learned from multiple sources that the city had proposed placing 100 homeless adults into a temporary shelter in the business district as early as Tuesday. Word of the proposed location, at 158 Beach 116th St., spread across the commercial corridor, causing residents and business owners to voice concerns that their property may once again be deployed as the city’s “dumping ground.” Fueled by complaints, Borough President Melinda Katz and City Councilman Eric Ulrich both reached out to the Department of Homeless Services, inquiring if any housing was being plotted for the strip.
Both officials have since been informed there is “no planned DHS shelter at this site or in the immediate vicinity.” New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s deputy press secretary, Aja WorthyDavis, also denied the rumors, telling The Wave the proposal for the area has “never been for a homeless shelter.” Still, residents are on-edge, worried the city’s need for housing will override their desire for a bustling business district. In a Facebook post, Councilman Ulrich said he has been “inundated with texts and messages” from concerned constituents, who want to ensure that the “word on the street” does not result in an actual shelter on the street. Denise Diehm, owner of beach boutique, The Gift is Love, spoke strongly continued on page 16