Homelessness Archives - Page 58 of 100

21

An effort to register homeless people for the 2013 election encountered dozens who thought they had lost their right to vote, and some who thought they’d lost it forever.

ByJeff Foreman 0Comments

30

Jul 2013

Housing and Homelessness

Suit Over Homeless Shelters in East New York

The plaintiffs say their neighborhood is overburdened by shelters and other social-service facilities. But the city says it’s merely trying to keep the homeless close to their neighborhoods.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

25

Jul 2013

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

City Must Show That Street Homeless Youth Count

At the request of the federal government, the city’s street homeless survey targeted young people this year. But advocates feel the results suggest a stronger tallying effort is needed next…

ByJames Bolas 0Comments

26

Jun 2013

Housing and Homelessness

What Should the Next Mayor Do About Homelessness?

Homeless policy has dogged the last four mayors of New York City. A recent panel looked at how the next mayor might turn the page.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

21

May 2013

Housing and Homelessness Investigations

Advocates Fear Homeless Program Threatens Affordable Housing

Responding to the shelter surge, the city has placed homeless families in clusters of apartments in private buildings. The pricey program might undermine rent stabilization.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

09

May 2013

Housing and Homelessness

Fewer Homeless on Streets, Lots More on Subways

The Department of Homeless Services announced a “decline of 28 percent across the five boroughs since 2005.” That was the good news.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

26

Apr 2013

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Don't Forget Shelters' Role in Homelessness Crisis

Yes, solving the homelessness crisis will take more affordable housing and living-wage jobs. But it will also require a better shelter system.

ByHannah Biskind 0Comments

23

Apr 2013

Housing and Homelessness

Report: New Mayor Should Stop Re-Housing the Homeless

Some mayoral candidates want to restore programs that place homeless families in regular housing. But one think-tank believes those programs drive shelter demand.