It's a national reaction to become immobilized when confronted with a huge problem. Time and again, I'm asked, "Yes, I'd love to help the homeless. But it seems so massive -- what can I do?"

Here's one practical tip: If you have school-aged child, chances are, in the next couple...

New York City just posted a new record high for homelessness, but Governor David Paterson is looking to set his own record. He's proposed the largest cut ever to homeless services by any governor in New York history.

A staggering 39,200 people will bed down tonight in NYC's emergency...

Late in last week's mayoral debate, the question was put to Mayor Bloomberg: You committed to dramatically reducing homelessness; now it's on the rise. Why?

Bloomberg shifted blame -- noting that the federal government had cut back on Section 8 housing vouchers -- and touting a city program that he...

In June 2004 Mayor Bloomberg pledged to reduce homelessness in New York City by two-thirds within five years. Five years and three months later, his administration is about to preside over a much different milestone: New York City is on track to literally run out of shelter beds for homeless...