Gov. Kathy Hochul has proposed changes to the state’s mental health laws, but they face opposition from lawmakers and ...
To be clear, homelessness is not a crime; it’s a tragedy. No one should ever be sent to Rikers for the failure of city ...
In 2024, the U.S. saw the largest spike in homelessness since the federal government began regularly collecting data in 2007.
Hochul’s newest plan will put hundreds of NYPD officers—all costing the city overtime pay —to man every overnight subway ...
The president pushed for sweeping crackdowns and the possible internment of people experiencing homelessness. To see what's ...
Recent tragic incidents of violence on the subway have drawn national attention to the crisis of mental illness and ...
In 2022, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka rolled out “ The Path Home ” to end chronic homelessness in New Jersey’s biggest city. Just a year later, street homelessness was down by more than half — 57.6% to be ...
Under city law, New York must offer shelter to anyone who needs it, and at the time the regular homeless shelter system was ...
Staten Island receives an SOS team to combat homelessness and provide support for mental health and substance use issues.
NEW YORK, United States - A former New York City Department of Homeless Services fraud investigator was sentenced to 27 ...
In 2024, the US saw the largest spike in homelessness since the federal government began regularly collecting data in 2007.