Coalition for the Homeless

Why on Earth Is Bill Thompson Smiling?

Jarrett Murphy | Posted 11.02.2009 | New York


Jarrett Murphy

Given Thompson's financial disadvantage, losing by a respectable margin to Bloomberg can be spun as a moral victory, so in a sense Thompson can't lose. But his people think they can win.

NYC's Record Homeless Shelter Population and How to Tackle the Crisis

Mary Brosnahan | Posted 10.19.2009 | New York


Mary Brosnahan

Compared to 2002, 45% more New Yorkers are sleeping in municipal homeless shelters each year. Homelessness is rising -- so change the city's policy.

Beyond Thanksgiving -- Feeding the Hungry in New York City

Marcia G. Yerman | Posted 01.03.2009 | Living


Marcia G. Yerman

In an urban center of extremes where the haves and have-nots are acutely aware of each other, this fall's economic downturn has created a definitive shift.

Alec Baldwin Does PSA For Homeless

AP | Posted 07.03.2008 | Entertainment


NEW YORK — Alec Baldwin is lending his voice to critics of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg's homelessness policies. The "30 Rock" actor narrat...