Irate NYC councilwoman busted in scream-filled clash with cops at homeless shelter protest

An irate councilwoman was busted in a scream-filled conflict with cops throughout a protest in opposition to a homeless shelter in Brooklyn, based on sources and video of the incident.

Councilwoman Susan Zhuang (D-43) was taken into custody Wednesday morning throughout an indication with “Residents Towards Homeless Shelters” in Gravesend.

Footage of Zhuang’s arrest reveals the lawmaker cable tied to a barricade whereas screaming incoherently as police tried to take her into custody.

One other video reveals Zhuang — who’s carrying a vibrant pink prime and leopard print tights — being hauled away by police whereas protestors proceed to scream off display screen.

Police confirmed 150 folks had been on the demonstration, however had no particulars if anybody was charged.

Zhuang posted a video on X simply earlier than 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning screaming at a cop in regards to the noise coming from the development website.

“Now we have a proper to ask them about their allow,” one individual may be heard saying to an officer.

“They must have a allow,” one other screamed and added, “I can not hear something as a result of its so loud.”

“No it’s not, it’s not making noise, you’re screaming for no cause,” the officer responds calmly.

One unidentified individual then begins to query the officer whether or not the “mayor is above the regulation.”

Zhuang was being held on the 62nd Precinct Wednesday morning, based on sources.

It comes simply months after greater than 2,000 New Yorkers incensed over the town’s plan to construct a homeless shelter of their Brooklyn neighborhood descended on Metropolis Corridor.

The residents, many brandishing indicators and American flags, expressed fears the deliberate 32-room shelter — designed to accommodate as much as 150 grownup males — will turn out to be a magnet for medication, crime and different hassle when it opens later this yr.

Main the efforts had been Assemblyman William Colton (D-47), and Zhuang, opponents of the plan who organized the rally, which grew so huge it spilled over into Metropolis Corridor Park.

The brand new shelter — proposed for 2501 86th Avenue and twenty fifth Avenue in Gravesend — could be constructed as a lodge, full with a group middle, after which contracted by the town, Zhuang stated on the time.

Zhuang contends that the town jammed the plan by means of with out consulting its neighbors.

A metropolis Division of Social Companies spokesperson on the time denied Zhuang’s declare, saying that they first notified the group in November 2023.