NYC opening encampment for 2,000 migrants at Floyd Bennett Field despite fire safety concerns
Story by Carl Campanile •
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Mayor Eric Adams’ administration is forging ahead with plans to open a massive encampment to house 2,000 migrants at Brooklyn’s Floyd Bennett Field in the coming days — despite safety concerns raised by the Fire Department, The Post has learned.
The FDNY and other city agencies recently inspected the premises at the federally-owned airfield and cited a number of red flags — including that fire hydrants are far and mostly “not reliable” — in a summary report obtained by The Post.
“This is a recipe for disaster,” said Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Queens), after reviewing the inspection report.
“Floyd Bennett Field is a potential fire trap,” she said. “If they can’t put out a fire there in a timely manner lives will be lost — families with children.”
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