homelessness

New York City could lose at least $109 million to house formerly homeless New Yorkers.

Officials say they'll be conducting increased outreach about access to shelters.

Nearly 1 in 7 NYC public school students were homeless at some point last year.

The dispute centers on a 3-year-old proposal to build specialized apartments for homeless New Yorkers leaving Rikers Island with serious medical problems.

The city says 37,500 people moved out of shelters via rental assistance programs last fiscal year. But the mayor is blocking further expansion.

Trump’s executive order “ending crime and disorder” proposes a shift away from solutions the city says have worked for decades to address homelessness.

The new seats have strict time limits and are designed in a way that prevents people from sprawling out.

Advocates say more could be done to address the city’s homelessness crisis.

The shelter will offer services to 150 residents.

In 2023, the City Council required all homeless shelters for families with children to provide one mental health professional for every 50 families.