Category: News

As New York City officials struggle to provide shelter for nearly 65,000 asylum seekers, some have said they feel safer sleeping in parks, on the subway and on streets. ..Read More

A scathing new report from the Coalition for the Homeless slammed Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul for New York City’s homelessness crisis, saying they both “engaged in harmful and counterproductive strategies” in meeting the needs of the city’s homeless po ..Read More

In the last year, homeless families without young children in New York City are increasingly having to apply for permanent shelter placement several times before they’re approved for a bed, a Gothamist analysis found. ..Read More

Some homeless advocates are attacking New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ homelessness policies. At a rally outside City Hall Thursday they said they were particularly concerned more homeless encampment sweeps are coming. ..Read More

As the population of children living in New York City shelters reaches unprecedented highs, with enough homeless kids to fill Yankee Stadium, a longtime summer camp is offering these young New Yorkers a chance to temporarily leave behind the trauma of congrega ..Read More

In a letter sent to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Thursday, the NY SANE Coalition—which represents 65 community and legal services organizations—pressed her and fellow lawmakers to pass bill Intro. 210, which would prohibit the city from putting time ..Read More

Homeless New Yorkers are spending fewer days in city-run shelters on average than in the last decade, an analysis by Gothamist shows. Families with children and adult families residing in Department of Homeless Services shelters saw the sharpest declines... ..Read More

Mirwais Ahmadi said after 11 months in the New York City shelter system, his family is one of the fortunate ones... ..Read More

A new report shows the number of people who are experiencing homelessness and living on New York City streets continues to go up. Advocates say it's much easier to track the number of homeless New Yorkers in shelters than those on the street. ..Read More