Homelessness in New York doubles: report
Homelessness in New York state has doubled between Jan. 2022 and 2024, according to a report released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Here is Adam's 600M+ plan to fix street homelessness
During his fourth State of the City address, Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a $600 million initiative aimed at addressing street homelessness in New York City.
Homelessness on the rise among NYC public school students: Report
A new report reveals over 146,000 NYC public school students experienced homelessness last year, a 23% increase from the previous year.
Newsom issues executive order to remove all homeless encampments in California
The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.
East Village triple stabbing exposes ongoing issues on certain NYC blocks
Ongoing issues on 14th Street in NYC were highlighted again this week after a triple stabbing in the East Village. More police are in the area, but people living there say more has to be done.
Video: Deadly East Village triple stabbing raises alarms over NYC safety fears
Residents in the East Village are raising safety concerns again after a deadly daylight stabbing on Sunday that saw one man killed and two more people injured.
NYC opens first pet-friendly homeless shelter in the Bronx
New York City has opened its first pet-friendly homeless shelter, meaning that people in need of shelter will no longer have to give up their pets to find a place to stay.
NYC struggling to tackle rising subway crime, homelessness
A series of high-profile crimes and an increase in homelessness has sharpened focus on New York City's subway system.
Brooklyn residents outraged over homeless man sleeping, performing lewd acts in stairwell
Residents say he lives in the stairwell between the sixth and ninth floors and claims he gets high on drugs.
Ohio church sues city after pastor charged with violations for housing homeless people
An Ohio pastor and his church have received citations from city officials over zoning laws, fire ordinances and safety issues.
Upper West Side residents shocked by plans for new 146-bed homeless shelter
The city is planning to turn the former Calhoun School building on the Upper West Side into a 146-bed women's shelter.
NYC Mayor Adams: Controversial homeless mental health initiative shows positive results
The city keeps track of the top 100 hardest to reach New Yorkers who consistently refuse services and live in the subways and streets. Out of those 100, the city said it has now helped move 54 of the people into supportive housing units or hospital beds.
NYC enacts 'Homeless Bill of Rights,' critics argue key provisions on the right to shelter
The new law also reiterates that New Yorkers have a right to shelter, a mandate in place since 1981. To make more room, the city has rented out entire hotels and found temporary accommodations in nearby counties.
Upper West Side safe haven shelter plan draws pushback from community
The city's decision to open a safe haven homeless shelter near an elementary school on the Upper West Side is drawing pushback from neighbors, but also some support.
NYC Department of Social Services Commissioner Gary Jenkins to resign
Gary Jenkins, who was appointed in January 2022, had been responsible for the Department of Homeless Services and NYC's Human Resources Administration.
NYC's homeless are filling JFK Airport
Travelers and staff say they're seeing more and more homeless people taking shelter at the walkway between the AirTrain and Terminal 5 at JFK Airport.
NYC homelessness hits record number
The Coalition for the Homeless claim the average number of people sleeping in a shelter every night climbed to nearly 66,000 in October, an all-time high.
NYC homeless sweeps: Most people end up leaving shelters
More than two-thirds of homeless individuals who have been moved off streets and subways leave the shelter system within a week of being admitted, according to a report.
Judge won't stop NYC mayor's forced hospitalization plan, for now
A federal judge will not immediately halt New York City's plans to force mentally ill people from the streets and into treatment while he fully examines the issue and makes a final ruling in the coming weeks.
Many children living in NYC shelters chronically miss school
Nearly three-quarters of children who live in shelters are chronically absent from school in New York City. One primary reason? Kids often have a very long commute from the shelter to the classroom.