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 […]
Homelessness Official Karen Bass Overlooks City’s Large Unsheltered Population
Los Angeles Mayor’s Absence Amid Homeless Count Los Angeles, California — Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, who has made a commitment to address homelessness, was not present on Tuesday as the city initiated its countywide count of unsheltered homeless individuals. Continuums of Care (CoC), a major regional planning entity, has started gathering point-in-time (PIT) data, where […]
Firefighters urge voters for essential support as homelessness funding increases
The city spends around $1 billion annually on programs addressing homelessness. With about 45,000 people experiencing homelessness, that’s more than $22,000 per individual each year. “Since I took office, I’ve been raising concerns about our fire department being understaffed, underfunded, and lacking resources,” an official noted. Last month, the region faced two of the most […]
Gavin Newsom claims homelessness has decreased, but Californians say they’re trapped by the crisis.
Newsom’s Homelessness Claims Meet Local Skepticism Governor Gavin Newsom recently hailed a 9% drop in homelessness during his State of the Union address, but many residents in Los Angeles and Santa Monica have found little reason to celebrate. Frustrated business owners and community members criticized the governor’s claims as being out of touch with the […]
Eric Adams cautioned Zohran Mamdani to manage homelessness effectively.
Adams Urges Mamdani to Address Homelessness New York City Mayor Eric Adams expressed concern on Monday regarding homelessness, advising his successor, Zoran Mamdani, to stay focused on controlling the issue, even as Mamdani’s incoming administration declared it would halt the dismantling of street encampments. During a discussion, Adams highlighted the importance of managing encampments and […]
Local officials urge Governor Hochul to increase the number of psychiatric beds to address the homelessness issue on the streets.
Pressure Mounts for Reopening Psychiatric Hospitals in NYC Lawmakers in New York City are intensifying their call for Governor Kathy Hochul to reopen closed psychiatric hospitals. They believe the existing shortage of long-term hospital beds is a significant factor contributing to the city’s homelessness and public safety issues. On Wednesday, a bipartisan group known as […]