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“Ineffective technology and police violence is only a symptom of a larger problem of politicians claiming that these are what the average citizen needs to feel safe, rather than addressing…

BySadia Saba 1Comment

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May 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

‘Justice 4 Jordan’: New Yorkers Who’ve Experienced Homelessness React to Subway Killing

“Out there you are vulnerable. It’s safer in here behind doors,” Kevin, who declined to provide his last name, told City Limits outside the 30th Street Intake Shelter Thursday. He…

ByEmma Whitford 6Comments

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May 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

Subway Killing Sparks Public Outcry Over Treatment of Homeless New Yorkers

Protestors crowded the F train station Wednesday in response to the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, chanting “Housing, not cops,” and “Homeless lives matter” alongside repeated calls for justice.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Dec 2022

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Justice Transportation

Few Homeless New Yorkers Moving from Subways to Safe Havens, As Enforcement Continues

Adams’ early commitments to open new “low-barrier” shelters comes into sharper focus as he closes out his first year in office, with yet another plan to remove homeless New Yorkers…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Apr 2022

Government Justice Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Hyper-Policing is the Wrong Response to Brooklyn Subway Attack

“The tragedy occurred despite the massive resources poured into NYPD and the continued expansion of its law enforcement powers.”

ByAliyah Salim 0Comments

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Apr 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: We Need More Housing–Not More Cops–to Make Our Subways Safer

“If we are truly invested in preventing and eventually ending this horrific blight of hatred and violence against people who are homeless, we must work to end homelessness itself. This…

ByAlicia Singham Goodwin

ByBrandon West 1Comment

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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

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Mar 2022

Government Podcasts Politics

City Watch: Too Soon to Grade Subway Policing Plan, Council’s Homeless Services Chair Says

“Using police to remove the homeless off the subways, we have to be very careful about that,” Councilmember Diana Ayala said in an interview on WBAI’s City Watch. “Most of…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Mar 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice News Transportation

Targeted Attacks on Unsheltered New Yorkers Highlight Dangers of Homelessness

The shootings occurred amid a crackdown on New Yorkers sleeping on the subways, and reflected a recent spike in the number of homeless New Yorkers slain by assailants.

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

Opinion: Policing, Surveillance, and False Promises of Safety

‘Justice 4 Jordan’: New Yorkers Who’ve Experienced Homelessness React to Subway Killing

Subway Killing Sparks Public Outcry Over Treatment of Homeless New Yorkers

Few Homeless New Yorkers Moving from Subways to Safe Havens, As Enforcement Continues

Opinion: Hyper-Policing is the Wrong Response to Brooklyn Subway Attack

Opinion: We Need More Housing–Not More Cops–to Make Our Subways Safer

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

City Watch: Too Soon to Grade Subway Policing Plan, Council’s Homeless Services Chair Says

Targeted Attacks on Unsheltered New Yorkers Highlight Dangers of Homelessness

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