Gov. Cuomo has dropped an unpopular proposal to convert vacant buildings at the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens into shelters for the homeless.
The move came amid complaints from community leaders, including Queens Sen. Tony Avella, one of the legislators who represents neighborhoods around the Creedmoor campus.
Cuomo said he’ll unveil a new homelessness plan next month.
His office had stepped in on the issue after charging that Mayor de Blasio “can’t manage the homeless crisis” and is “inept” at dealing with the vagrancy problem.
The Post first reported that the governor was considering the controversial plan after it was recommended by homeless-rights advocates.
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