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A coalition of hundreds of Upper West Side residents has begun systematically documenting and publicizing what members characterize as crime and safety issues stemming from the recent opening of a homeless shelter in immediate proximity to a community playground. The group’s formation reflects escalating tensions between municipal homeless services and established residential neighborhoods.
The shelter’s location next to the recreational facility has become a focal point for community organizing efforts, with residents citing specific incidents they believe warrant public attention and policy reconsideration. Members continue gathering and sharing documentation as the debate over shelter placement and neighborhood safety intensifies.
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