NEWS

A Summertime Haven for Homeless Children

A group of six kids sitting on a a set of stairs in front of a canvas tent, playing a card game.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are aligned on policies like expanding free child care, but have so far proven to be miles apart on addressing homelessness in the...

Hochul wants homeless people forced out of NYC subways. Mamdani urges softer approach.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are aligned on policies like expanding free child care, but have so far proven to be miles apart on addressing homelessness in the...

January 16, 2026 |
Gothamist

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in his first full week in office, issued two executive orders aimed at regulating conditions in New York City’s homeless shelters...

Mamdani Issues Executive Orders on Homeless Shelters and City Jails

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, in his first full week in office, issued two executive orders aimed at regulating conditions in New York City’s homeless shelters...

January 9, 2026 |
The New York Times

In 2024, the city temporarily suspended requirements for some shelters during a surge of new immigrant arrivals, so that it could more quickly set up emergency sites. Mayor Mamdani now...

Mamdani Looks to Phase Out Emergency Migrant Shelters That Don’t Meet City Standards

In 2024, the city temporarily suspended requirements for some shelters during a surge of new immigrant arrivals, so that it could more quickly set up emergency sites. Mayor Mamdani now...

January 7, 2026 |
City Limits

Mamdani meets with business leaders, homeless advocates about NYC housing crisis

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's comments last week, saying that he would stop the NYPD from cracking down on homeless encampments, sparked controversy.

December 9, 2025 |
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's comments last week, saying that he would stop the NYPD from cracking down on homeless encampments, sparked controversy.

Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City's tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn't a personal failing, but the result of policy...

‘Placeless’ author traces the roots and realities of mass homelessness in America

Patrick Markee spent two decades walking through New York City's tunnels, armories and intake centers. His book asks: what if homelessness isn't a personal failing, but the result of policy...

December 8, 2025 |
NPR

In a big shift from the previous administration, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that he will not focus on breaking up homeless encampments and will instead center his policy on...

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vows to end homeless ‘sweeps’

In a big shift from the previous administration, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that he will not focus on breaking up homeless encampments and will instead center his policy on...

December 5, 2025 |
abc7NY Eyewitness News

Taryn Delanie Smith on the toy drive for Coalition for the Homeless

December 4, 2025 |
ABC7 Eyewitness News

2025 Nonprofit Power Players

PoliticsNY and amNY are proud to present the 2025 Nonprofit Power Players list. The leaders highlighted on this year’s list are the driving forces behind a variety of programs and...

December 3, 2025 |
Politics NY and amNY

Coalition for the Homeless hosts toy drive for kids in shelters

Coalition for the Homeless organizes an annual holiday toy drive for children living in city shelters.

November 29, 2025 |
Spectrum News

An annual toy drive for homeless children began collecting donations early this year due to economic uncertainty...

Tariffs, prices force some holiday toy drives to start early

An annual toy drive for homeless children began collecting donations early this year due to economic uncertainty...

November 14, 2025 |
Pix11

How many times today have you used the internet? Maybe you sent an email, found directions, paid for the subway, or talked to a doctor? In 2025, the internet isn’t...

Opinion: Wi-Fi Isn’t a Luxury

How many times today have you used the internet? Maybe you sent an email, found directions, paid for the subway, or talked to a doctor? In 2025, the internet isn’t...

November 7, 2025 |
City Limits News

Artwalk NY Raises $1 Million to Support the Coalition for the Homeless

On November 4, hundreds of artists, collectors, and supporters gathered for Artwalk NY, the city’s premier art auction and gala benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless. The landmark evening raised...

November 5, 2025 |
Galerie