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City Homelessness On The Rise

Posted 01.09.2012

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According to a new report by the Coalition For The Homeless, New York City's homeless shelter population rose to 41,000 at the end of October, making ...

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Does 'Housing First' Put Families Last?

Ralph da Costa Nunez | Posted 11.12.2011

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Ralph da Costa Nunez

DHS continues to stress that homeless families should be ushered through the shelter system rapidly. NYC's leaders have been enchanted by the idea; their enthusiasm has not been diminished by the lack of results.

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Program to Keep Homeless Out of Shelters Terminated

David Noriega | Posted 05.31.2011

Read More: Andrew Cuomo, Department of Homeless Services, Homelessness, Michael Bloomberg, Coalition for the Homeless, Advantage, Ny Impact, New York News
David Noriega

New York City will soon terminate the Advantage program, which helps formerly homeless families pay rent in private apartments.

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