""We have to fight back because this is life and death," Wang Xiaoyu, 45, told The Post on Monday. "The people have the power to change things, but we have to be persistent. This mayor thinks he has the power to do anything he wants, but that's not the case. He thinks the best way to make the homeless feel at home is to put them in busy areas like 86th Street, but these people are mentally ill. They need a hospital, not a shelter.""
""We're not giving up. We'd do whatever it takes to stop them from building. We'll show up every day, filing legal injunctions, delaying, delaying, delaying," protester Grace Li, 50, said. "If the police come, the police come - but we won't stop fighting.""
Construction on a men's homeless shelter in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, is set to begin this week, confirmed by city officials. The shelter, which will accommodate 150 individuals, has faced strong opposition from local residents who fear it will lead to increased crime and drug use. Protesters have gathered in large numbers to block construction efforts, expressing their belief that the homeless require more comprehensive support than a shelter. City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, remain committed to the project despite the protests.
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