Queens Ledger. “Won, Wong Call Out ‘Inhumane’ Conditions at LIC Veterans Shelter.” October 8, 2026. Reports City Council Members Julie Won and Phil Wong's oversight visit to Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, documenting serious roof leaks, inadequate living conditions, complaints of violence and drug activity, restrictions on access, and concerns about the loss of federal VA funding and government accountability.

Schwach, Ryan. “Officials Decry Conditions at Queens Veterans’ Shelter.” Queens Daily Eagle, October 8, 2026. Documents elected officials' inspection of Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, reporting leaking pipes, inadequate privacy, allegations of violence and drug activity, poor food quality, restricted oversight access, and concerns about the facility's kitchen being used for outside culinary training rather than preparing meals for residents.

O’Brien, Shane. “CMs Wong, Won Confront DSS Commissioner Outside Borden Avenue Veterans Shelter.” QNS, October 6, 2026. Documents City Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won confronting DSS Commissioner Erin Dalton over deteriorating shelter conditions, longstanding roof leaks, inadequate privacy, restricted oversight access, and allegations of a staged cleanup before an official inspection.

PIX11 News. “Veterans Demand Repairs at Homeless Shelter in Long Island City.” October 5, 2026. Reports veterans' demands for repairs at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, highlighting deteriorating facility conditions, concerns about resident safety, and the need for improved living conditions and government oversight.

O’Brien, Shane. “CMs Wong and Won Raise Concerns Over Conditions at Borden Avenue Veterans’ Shelter.” QNS, October 2, 2026. Reports City Council Members Julie Won and Phil Wong being initially denied entry during an unannounced oversight visit; documents roof leaks, inadequate living conditions, veterans’ safety complaints, and concerns about government transparency and accountability.

McNicholas, Tim. “NYC Turns Down $1.3 Million for Homeless Shelter Due to Dispute Over Transgender Veterans.” CBS News New York, October 2, 2026. Reports New York City's rejection of $1.3 million in federal VA funding for Borden Avenue Veterans Residence over transgender eligibility requirements, concerns about reduced services, and City Council Members Julie Won and Phil Wong being denied access during an unannounced oversight visit.

Coltin, Jeff. “Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won Denied Entry to Borden Avenue Veterans Shelter.” X (formerly Twitter), October 1, 2026. Reports that Council Members Phil Wong and Julie Won attempted to tour Borden Avenue Veterans Residence but were denied entry, according to Wong’s staff, raising concerns about transparency and elected officials’ access to the publicly funded shelter.

The City Reporter. “Mamdani, Veterans’ Homeless Shelter, City Council and the Trump Administration.” October 1, 2026. Article concerning Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, the city's response to changes in federal veterans' housing policy, and City Council oversight of homeless veterans' services.

The City Reporter. “Federal Grant, Trump, Mamdani and Transgender Veterans’ Shelter.” September 25, 2026. Article concerning federal funding for veterans’ transitional housing, transgender veteran eligibility and the implications for Borden Avenue Veterans Residence in New York City.

The City Reporter. “Borden Avenue Shelter: VA Grant and Per Diem Transitional Housing.” September 24, 2026. Article concerning Borden Avenue Veterans Residence and the Veterans Affairs Grant and Per Diem (GPD) transitional housing program, relevant to the loss of federal funding and its implications for homeless veterans.

Lee, Joshua. “CM Wong, Vietnam Veterans Group Deliver Supplies to Homeless Veterans in Long Island City.” QNS, June 17, 2026. Documents Council Member Phil Wong and Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 delivering clothing, hygiene products and essential supplies to homeless veterans at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence on June 16, 2026, highlighting community donations and veteran-to-veteran assistance.

Wong, Phil. “Wong Joins Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 in Donation Drive for Homeless Veterans at Borden Avenue Shelter.” New York City Council, Press Release, June 16, 2026. Documents Council Member Phil Wong's participation with Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 32 in a donation drive benefiting homeless veterans at Borden Avenue Veterans Residence, highlighting community support and charitable outreach.