New York State homeless population doubles in one year, influx focused in NYC
The Jamestown, Dunkirk/Chautauqua County area saw its total number of homeless individuals double (103% increase). Homeless ...
Read the Guidance Sent to New York City Shelters
City Hall instructed city employees how to respond if federal law enforcement officers showed up on city property.
The Economist1d
New York City commits to involuntary commitment
This is part of the city’s overnight homeless-outreach programme, Partnership Assistance for Transit Homelessness ( PATH ).
Homelessness in NYC at a record high despite decrease in migrant population: report
Homelessness is at a record high in New York City with shelter occupancy growing even as the migrant population is decreasing ...
WAMC3d
Saratoga County moves closer toward permanent seasonal shelter amid rising homelessness
Saratoga County has closed on a $3 million purchase of a 1.4-acre lot on Ballston Avenue in Saratoga Springs that will serve ...
Orlando Weekly2h
Orlando police begin arresting homeless people for sleeping on sidewalks
Law enforcement began sweeping areas under the I-4 overpass last month after a statewide ban on public camping took effect.
One city bought a hotel to solve the homeless crisis. It just might work.
"Due to prior evictions and credit history, many people are turned away from housing," Sutton says. The hotel, which the city ...
WDSU6d
City of New Orleans approves new homeless shelter in Mid City
MURPHY IS BEHIND BARS TONIGHT. HOUSING THE HOMELESS IS WHAT’S ON THE TABLE FOR CITY OFFICIALS. AFTER THE COUNCIL GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT ON A NEWLY BUILT HOMELESS SHELTER. WELL, THE CITY OWNED ...
City Limits7d
Homeless Advocates Sue Over New City Rules for Accessing ‘Low-Barrier’ Shelter Beds
The lawsuit targets new criteria around who qualifies for safe haven and stabilization shelters, saying it makes it harder for street homeless people to access those beds and discriminates against ...