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Category: News

Bloomberg Officially Backs Off Plan to Charge Homeless Rent

Posted on June 4, 2010 by Demali Kenya in The Observer
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With Homelessness Rising, City Looks to Trim Budget

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Demali Kenya in Gotham Gazette
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New York’s neediest will have to pitch in 30% of their paycheck to cover rent aid Read more: http:/

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Demali Kenya
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New Yorkers Don’t Think City Hall Is Doing Enough About Homelessness

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Demali Kenya in NBC New York
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Department of Homeless Services Commissioner Seth Diamond drops plan to make shelters pay rent

Posted on May 19, 2010 by Demali Kenya in New York Daily News
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New homeless services boss Seth Diamond to city shelter dwellers: Find a job!

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Demali Kenya in New York Daily News
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Spotlight on Mom

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Demali Kenya in Lora Heller
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U.S. Offers a Hand to Those on Eviction’s Edge

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Demali Kenya in New York Times
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Can Bloomberg Find a Fix for NYC’s Homeless?

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Demali Kenya in Gabe Pressman
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