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.
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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 located near several schools and daycares.
“Will not be safe for the kids,” said Nancy. “There are a lot of schools around in this neighborhood.”…