Hundreds of members of Borough Park’s Orthodox Jewish community rallied side-by-side with neighbors from the Asian-American community Thursday to protest New York City’s plans to open a homeless shelter.
The city notified the community on Jan. 13 about its plan for a shelter across two neighboring buildings at 500 110th Ave. and 1016 50th St., and it is expected to open later this year.
Borough Park residents fear rise in crime if homeless shelter opens
Many oppose the plan, fearing an increase in crime.
“Most of the people here own homes here, and this would be a terrible disaster if this is going to happen,” said Henry Brander, who has lived in the neighborhood for decades…