The Mayor’s Office pushed back on protests from Bronx community members on a proposed transitional housing project in Fordham saying that the project meets the community board’s needs for more affordable housing and the Borough President’s commitment to reducing recidivism in the Bronx despite her stated opposition.
The project, proposed by the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice would house up to 83 adult males who are involved in the justice system. It would house men who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of further justice system involvement or those required to have post-release housing, according to City Hall.
