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Council Member Paladino proposes Creedmoor facility for homeless and addiction treatment

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Council Member Vickie Paladino proposes repurposing the Creedmoor facility in Queens as a comprehensive solution for homeless and addiction treatment in New York City. She argues that this existing structure could be renovated to provide a large-scale, multi-purpose treatment center.

  • Creedmoor is described as a 100-acre campus with the potential for 20,000 beds
  • Paladino emphasizes the facility's historical success in treating various conditions, including drug addiction
  • She suggests that renovating Creedmoor could be a cost-effective way to address homelessness and addiction on a large scale