David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor
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A Policy Shift, a Platform, and a Pattern Emerging Underground
New York City is shifting its approach to homelessness under Mayor Zohran Mamdani, moving from police enforcement to civilian outreach. This change affects Roosevelt Island’s subway station, which now sees increased homeless presence due to recent service disruptions. Residents seek clarity on the situation as many unanswered questions remain.
As Temperatures Plunge, Subways Serve as Rolling Shelters
When sleeping on the street is deadly and shelters are dangerous, homeless New Yorkers looking for warmth and a place to lay their head retreat underground. By Jose Martinez Jan 23 1:14pm EST Subway cleaners work around at the Jamaica…
Most Street-Homeless Housing Applicants Never Get a Shot, Inside Stats Show
City agencies tracked nearly 1,000 homeless people as they waited for supportive housing. Just 18% obtained a spot, despite thousands of vacant units. By Gwynne Hogan Jan 6 5:00am EST A walkway in Grand Central Terminal where homeless people congregate,…
The Rent Is Still Too High
Housing prices are spiraling alongside homelessness. To solve this crisis, we need to recognize housing as a human right. By Farrah Hassen | February 21, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News “How we gonna pay last year’s rent?” the chorus implores in…
Lawsuit related to housing for asylum seekers hangs over Hochul
(The Center Square) — Homeless advocacy groups are threatening legal action against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul to force the state to provide more money to house asylum seekers, with hundreds sleeping on New York City’s streets amid a lack of…
NYC’s Right to Shelter Implodes as Mayor Adams Warns ‘It’s Not Going to Get Any Better’
City Hall is talking cryptically about the ‘next phase’ after dozens of arriving migrants spent the weekend waiting in the heat and without access to a bathroom to be let into the city’s ‘welcome center.’ Gwynne Hogan, The City This…
Housing Is a Human Right — We Need To Recognize It
Housing is fundamental to every person’s life, health, and security. Our government should start treating it that way. By Farrah Hassen | July 19, 2023 In the wealthiest country on the planet, too many people still lack access to housing. The pandemic…
NYC’s homeless population grows by 18%
(The Center Square) — New York City’s homeless population has grown by nearly 18% in the past year despite Mayor Eric Adams’s efforts to reduce the number of people living on the streets. A new report by the New York…
We’ve Got the Money. Why Not End the Homeless Crisis Now?
The homeless crisis is not only costly for individuals, but also for society as a whole. A study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness found that the cost of homelessness to taxpayers is approximately $40,000 per year. This includes…
New York City opens another hotel for bused-in migrants
(The Center Square) – The number of migrants seeking asylum in New York City has waned in recent weeks. However, Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday that the nation’s largest city is still getting enough to open yet another relief center….
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor