St. John's Episcopal Church in Rosebank, Staten Island, has decided to halt its plans to convert Canterbury House Senior Residence into a migrant shelter, which would have housed 50 migrants. This decision follows concerns raised by local politicians, including Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, who outlined potential violations of NYC Building laws, FDNY code, and a lease agreement with New York State, as well as the potential impact on the quality of life for senior citizens. The church, led by Rev. Hank Tuell, faced significant opposition, including legal threats from elected officials and disturbing threats from community groups.
Faced with the promise of legal action by local politicians and “disturbing threats” from anti-migrant groups, a New York City church is reversing course on plans to help house migrants during the city’s ongoing crisis. https://t.co/JrZZCDtCVe
'Slap in the Face': After 'disturbing threats' from community groups, a Staten Island church backs down from plans for migrant shelter for 50 S.I. elected officials also pushed for church to stop plans: “We will use all legal measures at our disposal.” https://t.co/IooLXgMOMj
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Staten Island: 'A Rosebank pastor said his parish would not be moving forward with plans for a migrant shelter after he allegedly received threats that he believes were fueled by Staten Island officials.' 'The Rev. Hank Tuell, head of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Rosebank,… https://t.co/DHM0fRkBoI
I’m pleased that after expressing our concerns that the plan to house migrants would violate NYC Building laws, FDNY code & a lease agreement with New York State, St. John’s has decided to not move forward with housing migrants at Canterbury House Senior Residence.…
Following our letter outlining concerns that housing migrants at Canterbury House Senior Residence would diminish quality of life for our senior citizens & violate its lease agreement plus building & fire codes, St. John’s Episcopal Church is not moving forward with the plan! https://t.co/t8i8j8lAHP