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Homeless Man in Car May Have Frozen to Death

January 30, 2021 Sasha Gonzales 0

The man, in his 30s, was discovered in a parked car in Claremont during one of the coldest stretches of winter.

NYC Homeless Shelter Population at Record Levels: Report

December 9, 2020 Sasha Gonzales 0

With more single adults sleeping in shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic than at any time in history, advocates urged Governor Cuomo to prioritize permanent supportive housing in a press conference Wednesday.

Homeless Bicyclist Killed in Bronx Collision

November 6, 2020 Eric Klein 0

Michael Larino, 22, was killed when his bicycle collided with a tractor trailer in Mott Haven Thursday, authorities said.

New Apartments Catering to Poor, Homeless Open in Hunts Point

August 15, 2020 Sasha Gonzales 0

Operated by the nonprofit social service organization Community Access, the Bruckner
Boulevard building cost $87 million to construct and is currently accepting applications.

City to Cede Control of Bronx Domestic Violence Shelters

July 31, 2020 Eric Klein 0

The nonprofit organization Volunteers of America-Greater New York will take over the operation of two domestic violence shelters in the Bronx, with the city ceding control amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Homeless Teens Win More Access to NYC Shelter Beds

March 2, 2020 Kevin Deutsch 0

An agreement forged by lawyers from the Legal Aid Society and the City expands access to homeless and runaway youth programs serving New Yorkers aged 16 to 20.

Housing Space for Homeless, Special Needs New Yorkers Breaks Ground in Bronx

February 10, 2020 Eric Klein 0

A new affordable housing complex, featuring 96 apartments for formerly homeless New Yorkers with special needs – as well as low-income people – is coming to Fordham Heights.

Report: Bronx Kids Face Economic, Educational Disparities

February 6, 2020 Kevin Deutsch 0

Mott Haven families run the highest risk of economic insecurity, with kids in the neighborhood more than 18 times more likely to live in poverty than children in Greenwich Village, the report states.

McDonald’s Dollar Menu is Top Survival Resource for the Homeless: Survey

January 13, 2020 Kevin Deutsch 0

The Homeless Shelter Directory, a popular resource for people living on the streets, recently conducted a survey asking the homeless how they survive with little to no money. The number answer: the McDonald’s dollar menu.

New Homeless Shelters Slated to Open in Bronx Next Year

January 9, 2020 Sasha Gonzales 0

The new shelters are part of Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Turning the Tide program, which aims to combat New York City’s homeless crisis.

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