World War II Veteran Says He May Lose Queens Apartment To City’s Downsizing Plan

[hrmjustin]

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A World War II veteran may lose the apartment he’s lived in for the past six decades because of the city’s downsizing plan.

Ralph Calinda, 91, has lived in the three bedroom apartment at the Pomonok Houses in Flushing, where he raised seven kids, for 61 years.

His children have long since moved out and his wife has passed away.

Now, the New York City Housing Authority wants him out as part of their downsizing program, 1010 WINS’ Glenn Schuck reported. However, Calinda said he wont’ go.

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2014/05/02/world-war-ii-veteran-may-lose-queens-apartment-to-citys-downsizing-plan/

[MADem]

1. They should just leave him there. How much longer will he live?

They should offer him alternative housing but if he doesn't want to move they should leave him be.

[hrmjustin]

2. Seems mean spirited.

[MADem]

3. Totally. It would be one thing if they'd had their shit together years ago, and

moved him and his wife to a one bedroom when she was still alive, but to just fart along, not keeping track of occupancy, and then to shit on the guy in his sunset years, well, that stinks.

Maybe this will encourage the housing authority to take a more active interest in their properties.

[hrmjustin]

4. Agreed. I hope the mayors people read this.