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As far as riffraff in the neighborhood, they have always been here and will always be here. This is New York City.

Gina Bach, who supports and works near a NYC building that will be turned into a homeless shelter. Other nearby residents and business owners have protested the shelter, saying it's size violates code and that it will make the neighborhood unsafe.

Gina Bach, who supports and works near a NYC building that will be turned into a homeless shelter. Other nearby residents and business owners have protested the shelter, saying it's size violates code and that it will make the neighborhood unsafe.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.