New Coney Island Bagel Shop Provides Work For Veterans in Need
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State and local officials joined community members on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of Cyclone Bagels, a new bagel shop in Coney Island that provides employment opportunities to veterans who have experienced homelessness.
The shop, located at 2028 Surf Ave., is on the ground floor of Surf Vets Place, a 135-unit residential building offering supportive housing for veterans and low-income families, according to a press release.
It is critical to have supportive housing, social services and workforce development available for veterans, said State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
“This project is giving back to those who gave our country so much,” she said.
