Prohibits homeless shelters from being within 500 feet of schools, places of worship, or transit facilities in New York City.
The bill amends the administrative code of New York City to prohibit the establishment of homeless shelters within 500 feet of any school, place of worship, or transit facility. An exception is made for shelter or food programs operated by a place of worship. The bill defines "place of worship" as a building used exclusively for religious worship, "school" as a public or private kindergarten through secondary school, and "transit facility" as any facility used for local passenger transportation.
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