‘PATH’ of progress? Mayor Adams says homeless outreach teams have cleaned up subways – though riders are unconvinced Posted on March 20, 2025 by Gresham Worth in am New York Mayor Eric Adams charged on Thursday that his administration has made massive strides in getting those living with homelessness out of the subway system, even as some critics say the impact has been minor. ..Read More
City Tests New Shelter Rules Advocates Warn Will Lead to More Street Homelessness Posted on March 18, 2025 by Gresham Worth in The City Mayor Eric Adams’ Department of Homeless Services is trying out new rules that would create new grounds for kicking residents out of city shelters, THE CITY has learned. ..Read More
Understanding public toilet access in New York City Posted on February 27, 2025 by Gresham Worth in Brooklyn Eagle New York is famous for its endless food and drink options, but when nature calls, options for relief are scarce, leaving residents and visitors scrambling for a restroom. ..Read More
Everyone Deserves a Home Posted on February 24, 2025 by Gresham Worth The Coalition for the Homeless exists to serves the underserved. Since 1981, the Coalition has provided a way off the streets for over 1 million homeless New Yorkers. And every single day, helps more than 3,500 people. Here are some of their stories. Voiced by ..Read More
“We’ve been studied to death, what we need is bricks and mortar!” Remembering Elsie Richardson this Black History Month Posted on February 13, 2025 by Gresham Worth For generations, homeownership has been foundational to the American Dream and establishing generational wealth. A home is a symbol of stability, comfort, and the promise of a better future. But as we all know, homeownership is not the reality for many, and ce ..Read More
A critical look at Mayor Adams’ and Governor Hochul’s proposals to help those sleeping on the streets, in subways, and in shelters Posted on January 27, 2025 by Gresham Worth In their most recent State of the City and State of the State addresses, Mayor Eric Adams and Governor Hochul announced new initiatives to address unsheltered homelessness and mental illness in New York City. Jake Offenhartz of the Associated Press explores Ma ..Read More
40 Big Ideas to Make New York City More Affordable Posted on January 16, 2025 by Gresham Worth in New York Times Is New York City running out of ideas to solve its once-in-a-generation affordability crisis? Bleak new superlatives about the cost of living are piling up: About half of city households are struggling to pay for basic necessities, New York has the lowest apar ..Read More
Among New York Democrats, a broader embrace of involuntary hospitalization Posted on January 13, 2025 by Gresham Worth in Politico ..Read More
New York to Cut 10,000 Migrant Beds but Open New Shelter in the Bronx Posted on January 12, 2025 by Gresham Worth in New York Times ..Read More
