WWW.QNS.COM RIDGEWOOD TIMES MARCH 9, 2017 3 Senators demand city give public more input on shelters BY ANTHONY GIUDICE [email protected] @A_GIUDICEREPORT As Mayor Bill de Blasio plans on opening nearly 90 new homeless shelters across the fi ve boroughs to help with New York City’s growing homeless population, two Queens state senators are supporting legislation to give communities more say as to where these shelters should be created. Bronx State Senator Jeff Klein introduced a bill on Wednesday, March 1, that would require greater transparency of the placement of permanent and temporary homeless shelters, since de Blasio’s “Turning the Tide on Homelessness in New York City” plan currently provides communities with no notifi cation of the placement of temporary shelters and a short 30- day notice before permanent shelters are created. State Senators Tony Avella of Bayside and Joe Addabbo of Howard Beach both announced their support of the measure, which would give communities 45 days notice prior to the Mayor’s Offi ce of Contract Services hearings on the opening of a permanent shelter, rather than the 30 days given under de Blasio’s plan. The legislation would also allow local community boards to request public hearings on a shelter site, and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) would have to modify its proposal based on reasonable concerns from such community hearings. When it comes to the placement of temporary shelters, the new proposal would require notification one week from the city’s use of the hotel as a shelter. It would also require the DHS to perform inspections to ensure these sites are safe and free of violations. The Mayor’s Office and DHS must also maintain a publicly available list of these sites. The legislation also requires a quarterly report from DHS on the use and proposed use of these sites to be submitted to local elected officials “Good government demands open communication among community members, elected officials, service providers and other stakeholders in the face of difficult challenges, including our efforts to find effective solutions to housing the homeless,” Addabbo said. “If we are to provide the best possible housing and assistance for people who are in desperate need of shelter and services, notifying and working cooperatively with local communities is not only key, but absolutely necessary.” Since hotels are often used for weather related emergencies, the legislation does allow for 48 hour post placement notifi cation in the event of an emergency situation. Photo: Anthony Giudice/QNS A new proposed bill would give communities a larger role in where homeless shelters are created. ARE YOU TIRED OF MISSING TEETH LOOSE OR DENTURES? MINI DENTAL IMPLANTS COULD BE THE ANSWER! WE HAVE DENTAL IMPLANTS OF DIFFERENT SHAPES & SIZES THAT ALLOW US TO BEST MEET YOUR NEEDS & BUDGET! • Great for replacing missing teeth or stabilizing loose, uncomfortable dentures • No more suffering from pain while eating or embarrassment while smiling • Financing options available Call today to schedule your FREE evaluation with needed X-rays Robert P. Cukier, DDS | Glendale Family Dental 76-01 Myrtle Avenue Glendale, NY 11385 718-386-2655 (718) 804-5579 | WWW.MINIDENTALIMPLANTSGLENDALENY.COM Personal Injury - Workers' Compensation - Criminal Defense - Real Estate ARRESTED? INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT? INJURED ON THE JOB? INJURED AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE? INVOLVED IN A BUS OR TRACTOR-TRAILER ACCIDENT? OUR LAWYERS ARE AVAILABLE WHEN EMERGENCIES HAPPEN 24 HOURS A DAY AND WE HAVE RECOVERED MILLIONS FOR OUR INJURED CLIENTS! WE ALSO SPEAK FRENCH-CREOLE, GREEK, RUSSIAN, AND SPANISH! The Grigoropoulos Law Group PLLC, is a law firm serving clients in all five New York boroughs, as well as Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester counties. We represent clients who are seriously injured as a result of motor vehicle accidents, slip/trip and fall accidents, constructions accidents or accidents in the workplace. Our experience coupled with our "shark" attitude sets us apart from other firms and our attorneys know what will drive litigation and what wins cases. riminal cases defending felony and misdemeanor charges! Call today for a free consultation! THE GRIGOROPOULOS LAW GROUP PLLC. Chrissy Grigoropoulos, Esq. 60-93 Myrtle Avenue - Suite 1 Ridgewood NY 11385 (718) 249-7447 (929) 900-LAW1 www.GrigorLawGroup.com Attorney Advertisement Founding Partner
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