Cleanup crews are clearing encampments, but advocates say the sweeps just move people from one place to another and fail to address the housing crisis. Source: New York Times
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How the Candidates for N.Y.C. Mayor Would Tackle Homelessness
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2021
In the Democratic primary’s last days, and with New York’s economy starting to regain its footing, a chronic problem gains new urgency. Source: New York Times
8,000 Homeless People to Be Moved From Hotels to Shelters, New York Says
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2021
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s announcement signals the beginning of the end to an arrangement that many homeless people said provided a better living environment. Source: New York Times
Alexia’s Lifelong Nurse Has to Leave Her. Here’s Why.
By Gotham Rex on April 30, 2021
For the most fragile New Yorkers and those who care for them, turning 23 brings enormous consequences. Source: New York Times
L.G.B.T.Q. Youths Struggle More in Foster Care in N.Y.C., Survey Finds
By Gotham Rex on November 11, 2020
Over a third of young people in foster care in New York City identify as L.G.B.T.Q. and are struggling to find the support they need, according to a new survey. Source: New York Times