A women’s shelter on West 59th Street has recently come under fire after local parents and residents raised concerns over safety issues, due to the shelter’s proximity to a children’s playground. ( Credit: Martina Dimitrova) UWS Women’s Shelter Draws Ire of Neighbors, Calls for Reforms A 200-bed women’s shelter on West 59th Street is drawing heat from locals, who say residents of the shelter are not getting... News 17 Aug 2026 | 05:47
