“The recent statement from the Brooklyn Democratic boss regarding the migrant crisis was unsolicited, unhelpful and divisive,” city Councilman Justin Brannan raged The Post on Sunday.
Upstate NY county blocks NYC’s bid to move homeless north to ease migrant shelter crisis
“On this issue, she speaks for herself; she certainly doesn’t speak for the entire Brooklyn Democratic Party because her tactics appear no different than the constant fear-mongering by my MAGA Republican opponent, Ari Kagan,” Brannan said. “During a time like this, this type of divide and conquer demagoguery is unacceptable no matter which party you belong to.”“Our compassion is endless, but our resources are not,” Brannan said.
“The overwhelming feedback from our Democratic Party members pointed out that communities such as Bay Ridge, Fort Hamilton and Brooklyn Heights have yet to see a shelter, while low-income communities with massive inequities are overwhelmed with them,” she added. Brannan said he didn’t advocate use of the Fort Hamilton base — Bichotte did — and it’s never been under consideration. City – is not being used to house migrants. I’ve spoken directly with representatives from the
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