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Clifton shelter proposal for 200 beds draws Fossella's opposition

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The borough president's office reports a projected 2028 opening, with WIN named as the proposed service provider.

Borough President Vito Fossella's office says the city has proposed a 200-bed family homeless shelter at the former Bayley Seton Hospital campus in Clifton, Staten Island.

The office's November 4 release attributes the plan to a letter from the city Department of Social Services. It describes the opening year as a projection and does not document approval.

Fossella and Assemblyman Sam Pirozzolo opposed the site at a joint press conference outside the former hospital's Bay Street entrance, according to the release. Fossella asked the city to show that the site is needed and gather community input.

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