Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested and charged with assault after a clash at a protest against a new men's shelter in Bensonhurst.
It happened in the Bensonhurst section during a protest against against a proposed men' shelter in the neighborhood.The NYPD chief was treated for a large bite in his arm.
Nine others were arrested for their roles in the protest. At one point, at least 150 protesters were on the scene but official say that number has since grown.Former Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa took to social media to show the police/protester altercation and expressed words of support Zhuang. "Local residents in Bensonhurst are protesting a homeless shelter that was being opened at 5AM with NO consent from the community, or their Council Member Susan Zhuang! Zhuang stood up for her community, and was arrested this morning protesting this shelter," he said, in part, in a social media post.
A spokesperson for Zhuang said the councilwoman was arrested for trying to protect an 80-year-old woman who was being pushed against barriers.Phil Taitt has the latest on a the string of acts of vandalism linked to the war in the Middle East. Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo,
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