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Year: 2024

Number of people living on NYC streets on the rise, survey shows. Here’s how advocates are trying to help.

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Gresham in CBS News
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

City’s Yearly Street Homeless Estimate Climbs to 2nd Highest Number on Record

Posted on June 14, 2024 by Gresham in City Limits News
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Number of People Living on New York City Streets Hits a Two-Decade High

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Gresham in New York Times
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En Nueva York, Comienzan A Desalojar A Migrantes de Albergues

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Gresham in La Prensa
Activistas por los derechos de los inmigrantes e indigentes aseguran que el desalojo, afecta a unas 15.000 personas ..Read More

Eric Adams Has One Big Problem

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Gresham in Newsweek
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2024 Summer Soirée welcomes over 100 compassionate New Yorkers for an evening of connection and charity, raising over $40,000

Posted on May 20, 2024 by G. Worth
On Thursday, May 16th, the Coalition for the Homeless Junior Board hosted the 2nd annual Summer Soirée which, thanks to the generosity and compassion of our guests, raised over $40,000. The event is fast becoming a can’t-miss occasion for professionals who ..Read More

City Starts Assessing ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ for Migrants Seeking More Shelter Time

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Gresham in City Limits
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The Potential Voters Everyone Forgets

Posted on May 11, 2024 by Gresham in Newsweek
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Fewest shelter residents moving into NYCHA buildings in 10 years while vacancies soar

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Gresham in Gothamist
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  • In June 2025, 102,850 people slept each night in NYC shelters.
  • 70 percent of those in shelters were members of homeless families, including 35,040 children

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