City Homelessness Can End by 2020, Coalition Says

A new report says the city and state have the resources to end homelessness in the five boroughs by 2020, and lays out recommendations to make it happen. Published by a coalition of activist groups known as “Homes for Every New Yorker”, the report calls on Mayor Bill de Blasio to set aside at least 10 percent of all units in his affordable housing plan for those currently living in homeless shelters, as well as more public housing