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Mamdani said his administration will handle public encampments differently from Mayor Eric Adams, with extra emphasis on engaging street homeless individuals to direct them to services and housing. But advocates…

ByPatrick Spauster

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Feb 2026

Climate and Environment Government Health Homelessness Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYC’s Deadly Cold Spell Continues, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Seventeen New Yorkers have died outdoors in recent weeks amid freezing temperatures, which are expected to dip again this weekend. Local homeless advocates urged the city Friday to flood the…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByPatrick Spauster 1Comment

19

Feb 2025

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness

Council Bill Looks to Simplify City’s Supportive Housing Application

The application, dubbed form 2010E, can take months to complete and requires prospective tenants to provide their medication and hospitalization history and show proof of homelessness, as well as a…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

12

Jul 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Grants Pass Decision Will Only Further Marginalize Our Homeless Neighbors

“This will push an already vulnerable population deeper into hopelessness and despair, rather than offering the ‘tough love’ that might inspire them to pull themselves up by their nonexistent bootstraps.”

ByJosiah Haken 0Comments

18

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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Jun 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

NYC Plans to Expand Public Restrooms. Will it Benefit Homeless New Yorkers?

While city officials cited the importance of restrooms for all residents of the city, highlighting the needs of young children and older New Yorkers, homeless people also rely heavily on…

ByAnastasia Tomkin 2Comments

16

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 2Comments

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Dec 2023

Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

‘A Failure of Our Policies’: Vigil Honors New Yorkers Who Experienced Homelessness

“Let us keep in front of mind that these were people who had hopes, dreams and stories,” said George Nashak, CEO of Care for the Homeless.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Initial Data on Forced Removals of People Deemed Mentally Ill Spurs Demand for Details

“Every time you try to look at a piece of what’s being said here, it opens up a Pandora’s box of questions,” said Beth Haroules, director of disability justice litigation…

ByEmma Whitford 4Comments

Mamdani’s Approach to Homeless Sweeps, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing