People experiencing homelessness received no assistance in 96% of 311 calls made during NYC’s severe cold spell.
A staggering 96% of requests for assistance from homeless individuals in New York City have gone unanswered since the severe cold weather hit, according to findings from the Post. It appears that city workers often struggle to locate those in need. This painful revelation follows the testimony from the city’s medical examiner, who confirmed that […]
Los Angeles invests vast sums in homelessness initiatives with minimal results.
Los Angeles Spending on Homelessness Faces Criticism Los Angeles is not exactly making strides to eliminate homelessness. In its 2025 budget, the city allocated $418 million, but only about 10% of that is aimed at truly getting people off the streets. A startling new report from City Hall indicates that a massive chunk of taxpayer […]
Newsom likened to Jets in Times Square billboard about taxes and homelessness
Billboard in Times Square Compares Gavin Newsom to New York Jets As questions circulate about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s potential presidential bid in 2028, a group has unveiled a billboard in Times Square that draws a comparison between him and the New York Jets, a team often seen as one of the NFL’s most disappointing […]
Kennedy reveals $100 million funding for programs addressing homelessness and addiction
New Federal Investment in Homelessness and Addiction Recovery On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a substantial $100 million federal initiative targeting homelessness, opioid addiction, and enhancing public safety through recovery programs focused on treatment. This funding falls under President Donald Trump’s Great American Recovery Initiative, which aims to address […]
Trump’s clever shift to focus on the economy, Mamdani’s lack of understanding regarding street homelessness, and additional commentary
From the right: President Trump’s savvy shift to the economy Donald Trump’s recent introduction of investment accounts for kids has sparked a sense of “relief” among Republicans. According to Kimberly A. Strassel, the focus shifted away from immigration and tariffs, centering instead on economic outcomes. Meanwhile, “Washington Republicans seem alarmed,” as Trump’s team persists with […]
Homelessness crisis in New York City reaches City Hall as a person experiencing homelessness points out ‘people on the ground dead’ in the extreme cold
Homelessness Crisis Observed by Mayor Mamdani From his city hall window, Mayor Mamdani has a front-row seat to the ongoing homelessness crisis. This Thursday, a 52-year-old man, homeless and alone, was found sleeping on a frigid sidewalk across from City Hall in lower Manhattan. He’s just one among many facing brutal conditions as the mayor’s […]
Rudy Giuliani teaches Zohran Mamdani about homelessness policy after 10 people were discovered dead in a freezing situation in NYC.
Rudy Giuliani, the former mayor of New York City, is upset with his successor Zoran Mamdani—whom he refers to as a socialist—and argues that the city should remove homeless individuals from the streets, especially after several fatalities occurred during an intense cold snap. “New York City just witnessed what it’s like to have both a […]
Homelessness in Long Island reaches its highest point in almost two decades as seniors and working families can no longer afford to live in the area.
Long Island is facing a significant rise in its homeless population, with new data indicating housing instability is at the highest level in almost two decades. According to the Long Island Homeless Coalition, projections suggest that over 4,500 individuals will be homeless across Nassau and Suffolk counties by 2025. This marks a 13% increase from […]
‘We Will Not Fix Homelessness’: Exploring LA’s Homeless Count
Volunteers Conduct Homeless Count in Los Angeles Los Angeles saw volunteers count tents and RVs on Tuesday night, patrolling dimly lit streets during the city’s annual point-in-time (PIT) counting period. This initiative is spearheaded by volunteers and can potentially secure the state hundreds of millions in federal funding. However, the count relies heavily on observation […]
Mayor Mamdani’s plans will not solve the homelessness issue affecting NYC.
During a year spent working with the homeless in New York City, I encountered over 200 individuals without stable housing. However, in that time, only three managed to secure permanent residences. My team was a mix of professionals: a social worker, two case managers, and a nurse who administered Narcan. We collaborated with shelters, healthcare […]