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As of March 4, there were approximately 1,500 individuals staying at the 2,200-bed facility, which the city opened in February as it closes down other migrant shelter sites.

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Oct 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bill Would Make It Easier for New Yorkers Leaving Jail to Qualify for Supportive Housing

Manhattan City Councilmember Carlina Rivera introduced legislation Wednesday that would expand eligibility criteria for city-funded supportive housing to include people with justice system involvement in the last year—a change long…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Labor

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

The Department of Homeless Services says it’s cut ties with three nonprofits cited in the report and were seeking corrective measures from at least two others.

ByGwynne Hogan for THE CITY 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

City Must Keep Funding Mainchance Homeless Drop-In Center, Court Rules

A state judge ruled that the city terminated the homeless center’s contract without rational basis, ensuring the Midtown East center can continue to operate until 2026.

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Immigration

Language Interpretation Needs Soar in City Homeless Shelters: Data

During the past five years, requests for interpretation by phone that were answered by the city’s Language Line or with an on-site interpreter increased more than five-fold in the Department…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Jul 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations

Missed Mail is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases, Exacerbated by Shelter Deadlines

While migrants can receive mail at the city’s shelters, many have struggled to track down important correspondence, according to legal service providers and advocates—especially after the city restricted the length…

ByDaniel Parra 1Comment

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Jun 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice

Homeless Drop-In Center Mainchance Gets Fresh Chance to Fight Closure

A state judge has agreed to hear arguments in late July, temporarily protecting the Midtown East site beyond the city’s planned June 30 contract termination.

ByEmma Whitford

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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May 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

Midtown Homeless Drop-In Center May Be Among City Budget Casualties

The city plans to close a longtime homeless services center called Mainchance, where locals go for food, support in their housing searches, and relief from the elements.

ByPatrick Spauster 2Comments

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May 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Exit Unknown: Where Do People Go After Leaving NYC Homeless Shelters?

Amid a steep rise in people living in shelter, few are exiting the system, and even fewer are finding housing, a City Limits analysis of public data shows.

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness News

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

In a motion set to be filed Wednesday in state court, the legislative body asks to join a recently-filed lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, seeking to compel implementation of…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

Central Mail Room Opens at New Migrant Shelter in the South Bronx

Bill Would Make It Easier for New Yorkers Leaving Jail to Qualify for Supportive Housing

Homeless Shelter Execs Make Huge Salaries and Hire Family Members, DOI Report Finds

Language Interpretation Needs Soar in City Homeless Shelters: Data

Missed Mail is Complicating Migrants’ Immigration Cases, Exacerbated by Shelter Deadlines

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

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