nyc shelters Archives - Page 2 of 3

20

Dirty bath water and a slew of apartment rejections test the faith of three single moms trying to get out of the city’s homeless shelter system. After 14 months, Johanna…

ByClara-Sophia Daly

ByBahar Ostadan 6Comments

25

Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice Politics

After Media-Frenzied Welcome, Asylum Seekers Endure Hardships of Shelter

The city estimates that around 6,300 asylum seekers have arrived via buses from the border in recent months. In addition to finding a safe place to stay, they must navigate…

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

08

Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

NYC Shelter System Awaits Some Immigrants Bused From Texas

After a two-month journey from South America to the U.S. Border and a two-day bus ride from Texas to New York City, immigrants who spoke with City Limits just wanted…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

30

Mar 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

The City is Pushing Homeless New Yorkers Off the Streets and Subways. Where Will They Go?

The Adams administration has touted Safe Havens as an alternative for those who would rather sleep outside than in a traditional homeless shelter. But there are too few of the…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

20

Jan 2022

Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

Federal COVID Test Delivery Program Out of Reach to Some NYC Shelter Residents

U.S. residents can sign up to receive four free COVID tests delivered to their home address. But the program limits one order per household, proving to be a problem for…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

22

Dec 2021

Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

As COVID Surges Again in NYC Shelters, Advocates Renew Call for Hotel Rooms

The number of COVID-positive New Yorkers staying in city shelters or connected with outreach workers more than doubled during the first two weeks of December. Advocates have urged the mayor…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

08

Nov 2021

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Number of Homeless NYC Students Surpasses 100K For 6th Consecutive School Year

Advocates are pushing for the incoming Eric Adams administration to address the persistent issue with a number of policy changes, including hiring more DOE staff to work directly with students…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

05

Nov 2021

Health Opinion

Opinion: Why Housing is Key to Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Racism

‘Expanding supportive and affordable housing for homeless families in New York City would immediately save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for families of color in the long-term.’

ByNicole Branca 1Comment

29

Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

New Interactive Maze Illustrates Hurdles to Housing for Homeless New Yorkers

RxHome, the organization behind the project, said the spiral maze is intended to show those who have not experienced homelessness or housing instability the various hurdles to finding a home,…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

24

Sep 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

NYC Children Have Longer Stays in Shelter, Even as Family Homelessness Declines

Families with children now spend nearly 18 months on average in Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters—two and half months longer than the previous fiscal year, according to Mayor Bill…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

VIDEO: Homeless Families Are Waiting Longer in NYC Shelters. Here Are Their Stories