NYC dropping plans to open homeless shelter in Chinatown

CHINATOWN, Manhattan (WABC) -- New York City is now dropping plans to open a homeless shelter in Chinatown, following protests from area residents.

The shelter, slated to open at 47 Madison Street was one of three homeless shelters planned in Chinatown.


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City officials say they listened to the needs of the community and decided the shelter will be moved to another location with fewer services for the homeless.

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