Dangerous Shelter: A Life Science Center's Concerns

A deadly stabbing spree in Manhattan has reignited fears about a nearby homeless shelter. The Alexandria Center for Life Science, a major research hub, has been complaining about the Bellevue Men’s Shelter for years. They say it's dangerous and puts their work at risk. The shelter is home to many mentally ill and formerly imprisoned people. City Hall promised to move it 16 years ago, but it's still there. The center wants the city to keep its promise and make the area safer. In a letter to City Hall, the center's leaders said one of the stabbing victims was attacked near their campus. They said the shelter is a threat to their staff and research. They've had to increase security, but city officials have made that difficult. The center wants the city to create a security plan and consider closing or moving the shelter.The alleged killer, Ramon Rivera, lived at the shelter. He's facing serious charges. The case has brought attention to the issue of homeless people with mental health problems in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams wants to send more of these people to psychiatric care. The Alexandria Center has invested $1. 5 billion in expanding the city's only commercial life science campus. They say the shelter is the largest and most dangerous in the city. They want the city to be more supportive of their security efforts.