Posted on November 23, 2020 at 7:57 pm by Carol Tannenhauser
By Carol Tannenhauser
Judge Debra James was expected to rule by 5 p.m. on Monday whether the men living in The Lucerne hotel on West 79th Street will be moved to another “homeless hotel” downtown — but the hour came and went without a decision. A source involved in the case told West Side Rag that “the judge is still working on it.”
“Does that mean we wait another night?” WSR asked.
”At least another night,” the source responded.
The case now comes down to two residents of The Lucerne, both experiencing homelessness, one claiming that he will suffer “irreparable harm” if he is moved, the other saying he will suffer the same if he stays. Both claim to speak for the majority of the 200+ residents of the hotel. And the community.
One community organization — WestCo — was part of the suit to lift the Temporary Restraining Order that is keeping the men at The Lucerne, but the judge blocked them from participating in the case, ruling that neighbors have no say in the siting of homeless shelters. The de Blasio administration is also calling for the men to be moved.
Two other respondents on the other side obtained permanent housing before the hearing took place last Monday, and so were also disqualified. The organization that is advocating for the men to stay is called UWS Open Hearts.
Both sides are arguing that their position is better for the neighborhood and the men.
WSR tried repeatedly to reach Judge James and her staff to ask about the timing of her decision, but encountered recorded messages. We’ll keep you posted.
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