Councilman Ruben Diaz, Sr. and local religious leaders joined residents for a rally in opposition to a proposed single mens shelter at 2008 Westchester Avenue on Thursday, April 25. The proposed 165-men looking-for-work shelter will be located in close proximity of two schools and a library. The operator of the proposed shelter would be Samaritan Village.
Residents stood in solidarity against the proposed single male shelter in Parkchester.
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Baitul Maamur Jame Masjid Mosque leaders denounced the proposed shelter during the rally.
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Many protesters attended the rally in front of 2008 Westchester Avenue.
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Some protesters held up flyers in opposition to the proposed shelter.
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Councilman Diaz (2nd row, c) and Mohammed Mujumder (2nd row, r), Bangladeshi American Community Council president joined others at the rally.
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