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Manhattan

April 18, 2011

Derelict Hospital Still an Eyesore Four Years After Closure

Residents say the old St. Clare's Hospital has become a breeding ground for mosquitoes and rats.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 04, 2011

New Benches at Inwood Subway Station Designed to Deter Homeless

Benches returned to the 207th Street A train station after the MTA removed them to discourage the homeless from loitering.

Washington Heights & Inwood

April 01, 2011

MTA Removes Benches at Inwood A Train Station

Straphangers said it was wrong for the MTA to yank benches from an Inwood subway station to clear out the homeless.

Manhattan

March 31, 2011

Campers Get Rare Chance to Pitch a Tent in Central Park

The Urban Park Rangers' family camping program is a rare chance to sleep in Central Park or Inwood Hill Park.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

March 28, 2011

Former Roosevelt Hospital Nurse Sues Over Alleged Patient Death Cover-Up

Danna Novak alleges hospital staff conspired to fire her after she spoke up about the death of a homeless man.

Manhattan

March 22, 2011

Creative Composters Earn Prizes Across Manhattan

Prize money will be used to fund projects including a "solar powered compost-fueled tea brewer."

Manhattan

March 11, 2011

State Cuts Would Force Thousands Into Homeless Shelters, Mayor Says

Mayor Bloomberg said the city may need to build 70 new homeless shelters to make up for cuts to state aid.

Washington Heights & Inwood

March 03, 2011

CB12 Committee Approves Supportive Housing Development in Washington Heights

CB 12's Land Use committee voted in favor of a resolution to support the new affordable housing development.

Washington Heights & Inwood

February 16, 2011

Supportive Housing Comes To Washington Heights

CLOTH plans to open a supportive housing development for the formerly homeless and mildly mentally disabled.

Upper West Side

January 05, 2011

As Upper West Side Hotels Close, the Homeless Could Check In, Residents Warn

Opponents say a new law banning hotels in SRO buildings has opened the door to homeless shelters moving in.

Downtown

December 25, 2010

Bloomberg Greets Needy New Yorkers at Christmas Eve Lunch in TriBeCa

The mayor posed with children and joked with their parents at the annual event at City Hall Restaurant.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 22, 2010

Pet Hedgehog Killed in Fire, Residents Laugh Off Wolverine Reports

A pet hedgehog and rabbit were killed in the fire, which displaced about two-dozen residents.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

December 21, 2010

Controversial Chelsea Homeless Shelter Slated for Spring Opening

The Bowery Residents Committee is moving forward with its spring opening of a controversial Chelsea shelter.

Downtown

December 03, 2010

TriBeCa Homeless Shelter to Expand to Meet Demand

The New York City Rescue Mission plans to add three floors to its Lafayette Street building.

Midtown

September 03, 2010

Police Find Dead Body at Lexington and E. 50th St.

The body of a man, possibly homeless, was discovered at Lexington and 50th Street early Friday.