Glendale residents who live only blocks away from the men’s shelter on Cooper Avenue are well-informed on the recurring issues emanating from shelter inhabitants.
A local business owner who spoke with QNS, who wished not to be identified, said although they’ve been fortunate enough not to have any problems with the shelter occupants, locals continue to complain about overall safety and trespassing on private property.
Residents who spoke with QNS emphasized more concerns over shelter residents seen walking into their backyards, asking for money and loitering in front of storefronts.
The recent death of a 25-year-old man inside the Cooper Rapid Rehousing Center, located at 78-16 Cooper Ave. in Glendale, amplified concerns from residents and Councilman Robert Holden, who is continuing to fight against the housing facility.
On Wednesday, Aug. 16, officers from the 104th Precinct responded to a 911 call of an unconscious person inside the Cooper Avenue shelter. When officers arrived, they were told a 25-year-old man was found unconscious and unresponsive. EMS responded and pronounced the man dead at the scene. Police have yet to release the name of the deceased.
According to information shared with Holden’s office, the deceased allegedly overdosed on drugs, but neither the NYPD nor the city’s Department of Homeless Services could confirm the cause of death when contacted by QNS.
“Protecting the health and safety of our clients is our top priority. We work to ensure that we are providing quality care and comprehensive security at our sites, and our provider-partner staff work closely with clients to help them stabilize their lives, a DHS spokesperson told QNS in a statement. “When we learn of any fatalities at our sites, even in cases of natural causes, we absolutely cannot make any immediate determinations and must defer to a medical examiner’s report to determine the cause of death. We have necessary processes and protocols in place to ensure we are doing our due diligence,”
Holden continues to hold former Mayor Bill de Blasio and former Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Steve Banks responsible for the shelter’s ongoing issues in the Glendale area. Holden once again called on the city to close the homeless shelter for good.
“Former Mayor de Blasio and the ‘Grim Reaper,’ former DHS Commissioner Banks, recklessly pushed this shelter, fully aware of its impact on my constituents’ lives,” said Holden. “WestHab’s involvement, driven by questionable affiliations, has only exacerbated the problems. Another overdose death underscores the urgency of shutting down this ill-conceived shelter — a decision that should have been made years ago.”
72 comments:
This is all Joe Biden’s fault and stuff.
Trumps new home?
The 14th amendment should disqualify Holden from holding office anymore.
Set me free and I’ll grant you three wishes… !but only if you’re rich
Should we shut down every house where the occupant dies from a drug overdose?
Right wing logic 101
1. Someone dies from overdose in a house. Shut down the house.
2. Bicycle involved in accident. Ban all bikes.
3. Battery causes fire. Ban all bikes.
4. Car kills pedestrian. It's the pedestrian's fault. Tell pedestrians to stay indoors, and ban bikes.
5. Thief steals $50 dollars from store. Jail him for life.
6. Rich thief steals wages from employees. Tell employee to get new job.
7. Poor person molests girl. Jail him for life.
8. A rich entertainer tells everyone that he molests women. Make him president.
9. Students get reprieve from loan shark lenders. Outrage from the right.
10. Rich and right wing politicians get millions of dollars in PPP loan forgiveness. Crickets.
11, Prosecutor does her job. Harass and intimidate her.
12. A supreme court "justice" gets millions worth of gifts from wealthy benefactors with a stake in their decisions. Hey, no problem.
13. Educator does their job. Harass and intimidate them.
14. Books I don't like. Ban them.
15. Global warming. A hoax.
16. Historically accurate book. The Bible (Except "The Sermon on the Mount". It's so woke)
This list could go on forever...
Add this to news you will not see on CNN today, hear on NPR or read in the NYT rag paper.
"The greatest trick the Devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn't exist.’"
There are inherent hazards when you deal in illicit drugs.
Saved taxpayers money
But... but... but... my parents always voted Democrat!
@"Right wing logic 101"
Please try not drinking so much before you post.
How to be a leftoid 101
Never and I do absolutely mean NEVER listen to anyone who has a different diverging view point from you. Always call them things like “nazi, right winger, conspiracy theorist, racist, etc” if they disagree with you, even if its just 1 thing out of 100 thing you agree on.
Remember Victimhood is the most powerful identity of all. Tell everyone within earshot how victimized you are and how much you deserve to be in charge.
Remember to strap on those boots, march, chant those slogans, wear those badges and wave that flag because the only way to destroy nationalism is to goosestep right behind them.
Pompously and sanctimoniously shout at the mountain tops how about how smart you are because you’re an “atheist”, and how dumb theists are (especially christians), while you worship SCIENTISM as your secular religion. “Periodically parrot empty phrases like “I Believe in Scientism Science” & “Follow The Science”.
@"But... but... but... my parents always voted Democrat!"
And your point is?
@“ Never and I do absolutely mean NEVER listen to anyone who has a ”
Take a hike narcissist!
I kinda like these two
"2.Bicycle involved in accident. Ban all bikes.
3. Battery causes fire. Ban all bikes. "
@please stop drinking…”
Even if I was drinking, I’d be sober in the morning. Unfortunately for you, you’ll be just as gullible and idiotic in the morning!
DID THE FAR LEFT WOKIES JUST CROSS THE RUBICON ?
Do Wokies truly believe Biden and Dems when they blame Trump and GOP for inflation, border chaos, federal deficit, our crippled economy, violence in democratic controlled cities, etc.?
@"And your point is?"
Yep, Stupid is what stupid does.
Vote Blue no matter who, sad, very sad...
Exposing the Reality of the Plan for You to 'Own Nothing' !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-aJTYpSV6M&list=TLPQMjgwODIwMjO3ezeXnSuI-A&index=7
Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks to Carol Roth, author of the book "You Will Own Nothing," about the danger of centralized currencies, the World Economic Forum’s war on private property, ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), Woke corporations, and the potential shift toward a new financial world order. Roth highlights the dangers of centralized control and the erosion of individual ownership and wealth creation. Roth also discusses the impact of ESG on businesses and the potential for a social credit system in the United States similar to what is seen in China. Roth emphasizes the importance of being prepared and taking steps to protect one's assets and financial well-being in the face of these challenges.
And your point is? said...
Nothing makes the Democrat Party happier than increasing levels of dependence among the American electorate.
Kitara are you a Blue Anon ?
I read many post here that push far left-wing conspiracy theories.
They have been spreading conspiracy theories for many years.
If you believe:
-DC is under military occupation because there are non-stop threats from Trump supporters.
-Joe Biden is the most popular American President of all time.
-Russia, Russia, Russia
You might be #BlueAnon
Reason 101 not to live in All Blue Cities !
@"Remember Victimhood is the most powerful identity of all. Tell everyone within earshot how victimized you are and how much you deserve to be in charge."
Seems to be a prevalent feeling among Trump and his supporters.
@"Always call them things like “nazi, right winger, conspiracy theorist, racist, etc”
I don't call you Nazi's. They were German Fascists. You are an American fascist, which is different.
As for racist, well most people are, no matter the color.
Right-winger, sure, unless you are a left-winger? There are no moderates in politics. Just right wing, left wing and the corporates, which include most right-wingers, the Republican and Democrat party.
@"Remember to strap on those boots, march, chant those slogans, wear those badges and wave that flag because the only way to destroy nationalism is to goosestep right behind them.
"
Those marching boots you are referring to are usually worn by your right wing fascist brothers and sisters, such as Mussolini's black shirts, the proud boys, oath keepers and your failed brothers and sisters from Jan 6.
@"Pompously and sanctimoniously shout at the mountain tops how about how smart you are because you’re an “atheist
I'm not smart because I'm an atheist. I'm an atheist because all this middle eastern hocus-pocus is nonsense. I'm tired of this "Person of faith" bullshit. A "Person of faith" by definition is someone who believes bullshit without question. Any politician or person who says that they're a "Person of faith" are either liars or idiots. Most fit into the first bracket.
Why would anyone believe in the god Jehovah, who encouraged his followers to murder and rape kids and take women as their slaves?
Why would you believe in his son Jesus, who was more woke than AOC and the Huffington Post combined?
I've met a lot of people from the Middle East, and I can safely say that I don't like any of them. Why would I want to pray to their fabricated gods?
As for "Follow the science", well I try sometimes. It's not always correct or perfect, but it works itself out eventually. Right-Wingers on the other hand are of fixed mindset depending on what their influencers or QAnon or what the Orange god tells them.
I don't worship any gods, not the ones in the sky or the ones posing in Fulton County jail. And neither did most of the founding fathers.
Unfortunately, the only real way to correct this, is VOTE, VOTE and VOTE. Open your eyes, America, and " see the man behind the curtain" for who they are and who's interest they truly serve. Likely, it's not yours.
Eric Adams for mayor. He is leading the way to rebuilding our great city.
Holden's war on the poor continues.
@ And your point is?
No debate as to why this city has been decimated. Wake Up and stop drinking so much !
And your point is? Your Woketarded Progressive Culture Skippy.
Boohoo! Conservative beliefs are WORLDS APART from this anti-Amarican, liberal tripe.
Liberals just being liberals, nothing to see here...
It doesn’t take a lot of intelligence to be a leftist at all. It’s easy…stick you finger in the air to see which way the wind is blowing and that’s how you make decisions. It’s only always about feeeeelings and zero common sense.
@"I read many post here that push far left-wing conspiracy theories.
They have been spreading conspiracy theories for many years."
Who's asking?
Anyway, I'm surprised you can read.
@"Woke corporations,"
Woke Corporations are the new space lasers? Corporations aren't woke. They just want to make money. If pretending to be "woke" will make them more money, then that's the way they go. If pretending to be "green" makes them money, then they go that way. They follow the Bengimans.
Corporations are the epicenter of right wing ideology. That's why the right wing Supremes gave them the ultimate power to be "people" when they want to corrupt our political system, and to not be people when they commit crimes.
They have the best of both worlds.
You really are a sad human being.
I get this strange feeling that certain members of the rightwing are getting severely deranged over their dear leader’s indictment.
@“ Unfortunately, the only real way to correct this, is VOTE, VOTE and VOTE. …”
And who should the Sheeple vote for? Oh wise and wonderful leader!
I Love the Lefturd Trolls as they expose their degree of lunacy for all to see !
Surrounded by the useful left idiots and their Liberal Lunacy in NYC shows the sheer vitriol hatred that many of us good conservatives must deal with while living with BLUEANON .
NYC - the consummate failure of the Left.
We deserve what we tolerate.
Elections around the corner, time to take Covid out of the suitcase.
It's sad how these people are at that stage in life and are so manipulated by the media that they can't use common sense to think for themselves. #BLUEANON
@"Liberals just being liberals, nothing to see here..."
How do you know that the victim was a liberal? It could have been a psychotic QAnon weirdo who couldn't handle those reptile eating babies conspiracies.
@"It doesn’t take a lot of intelligence to be a leftist at all...... It’s only always about feeeeelings and zero common sense."
Let me guess. Your idea of common sense is to stick your head in the sand and pretend global warming doesn't exist, that DJT isn't a crook and traitor, that Adam and Eve are your great, great ... grandparents, Noah invented the first vacation cruise liner, and not to forget those Jewish Space lasers.
I'm glad I don't have that type of "common sense".
New Yorker's are getting exactly what they voted for.
True. They voted for Hochul, Adams, Bragg, Biden, and that Levi’s heir guy who is really, really dumb.
Why would you vote any democrat? The city has spiraled into 3rd world status.
I’ve been calling it the Twilight Zone since dementia Joe was installed.
So, someone dies from his/her addiction and his holiness Bob Sanctimonious wants to throw everyone out on the street? Meanwhile politicians get millions from drug pushing corporations like the sackler family cartel, and that’s ok. One law for the rich and another for the Sheeple.
Rightwing logic 201
"And who should the Sheeple vote for?"
Who ever they want to ! This is a free Country not a Banana State !
Did you have Civics taught to you ?
Liberal ideology ? "common sense" ? How Dare You !
Scientific Study Claims Paper Straws Are Not Environmentally Friendly Or Safe For Human Health
The majority of paper and bamboo straws examined contained many “forever chemicals,” or “PFAS,” technically known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl compounds. Every so called fix by the left just creates more problems.
All good as long as the "Big Guy" gets his 10% cut !!
But, but, but...the Greenies will be so disappointed their lying has been exposed.
@ I'm glad I don't have that type of "common sense".
You don't have any ! Sad, very sad...
@"Who ever they want to ! This is a free Country not a Banana State ! "
Thank you oh wise teacher. I'll vote left. Cornell West for president.
Lets put a bicycle lane out front! <----Sarcasm right there
It seems to be the left's solution to ALL the City's problems don't it?
@"New Yorker's are getting exactly what they voted for"
That's why we love it. Is it ok to say that Florida is getting exactly what they voted for, too?
@ "pretend global warming doesn't exist"
Climate Change didn't exist until Global Warming ended.
Oh, and don't forget the New Ice Age FAILED to materialize....
Finish the Wall
TRUMP/RFKjr 2024!
It seems to me that the Christian right in America are anything but Christian.
Cynical, deceptive and power mad.
Just more Democrats doing Democrat things.
@Corporations aren't woke Really ? ESG ?
Do Your Own ESG Research Commie...
Bob for Mayor !
Hello, people you voted them in, so enjoy.
Me imagining people like Keith Olberman are just intoxicated or drunk. It turns my anger into laughter.
I see some poster here whining about straws. What happened, you lose all your teeth? Time for you to be wheeled back into the bingo hall.
@"Oh, and don't forget the New Ice Age FAILED to materialize...."
You are so right. I loved the first Ice age movie, but the new ones were just the same shit over again. Maybe it's because Disney went so woke.
@"It seems to me that the Christian right in America are anything but Christian. "
They never were. Just took a few parts of the bible and twisted it for their own gain. Conveniently ignored the rest.
Sad ...
@"Bob for Mayor !"
Bob and Trickie Vickie want e-bikes and pedal assist bikes to have license plates?
That'll keep the 'deregulation' libertarians happy.
Maybe Trickie Vickie Paladino has a side business printing fake plates. $10 each?
My neighborhood. Used to be nice under Giuliani.
The Homeless Industrial Complex will only say they need more money.
Thank a liberal voter.
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