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homelessness

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Lower East Side

May 15, 2013

Luis Guzman's Lower East Side

The beloved actor who grew up in the neighborhood recalls his favorite haunts, past and present.

West Village

February 11, 2013

Housing for Formerly Homeless AIDS Patients Reopens After Sandy

The nation's first residence for people with HIV and AIDS, located in the West Village, has reopened.

New York City

January 27, 2013

City's Shelter Policy Leaves Homeless Families in the Cold, Quinn Says

Singles who are homeless and seeking a bed have a better shot during a cold snap, says Christine Quinn.

West Village

November 16, 2012

Housing for Formerly Homeless AIDS Patients Needs $1M to Reopen After Sandy

Residents of the Bailey-Holt House in the West Village are now scattered across the city.

New York City

November 04, 2012

Up to 40,000 New Yorkers Left Homeless After Hurricane Sandy, Mayor Says

Damaged buildings include NYCHA public housing complexes.

New York City

September 19, 2012

Crime and Homelessness on the Rise, Mayor's Report Shows

The annual Mayor's Management Report showed rises in crime, but also in city tourism.

Greenpoint

August 22, 2012

Controversial Greenpoint Homeless Shelter Welcomes First Residents

The shelter's opening was fought by neighbors, but welcomed by clients.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 15, 2012

City Still Looking for Good Samaritan Church to Shelter Greenpoint Homeless

Greenpoint homeless advocates say the city's funding offer to open a shelter was too vague for takers.

Manhattan

February 03, 2012

Halt of Rent Subsidies Will Push Formerly Homeless Into Street, Critics Say

The Department of Homeless Services has announced it will not be writing February Advantage checks.

Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

February 01, 2012

City Finds No Takers for $100K Offer to Take in Greenpoint Homeless

A city's offer of $100,000 to help Greenpoint's homeless population has found no takers.

Midtown

August 05, 2011

Activist to Spend Week Homeless in Grand Central Terminal

Graphic Designer Yusef Ramelize is planning to spend a week living in the train terminal to raise money for charity.

Midtown

July 26, 2011

Homeless Advocates Protest Treatment by Police

Advocates say the homeless should be allowed to sleep in public spaces without being hassled by police.

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.

Lower East Side & East Village

February 22, 2011

Homeless Woman Found Dead Was Once an Aspiring Artist

Grace Farrel was found early Sunday after sleeping outside in the freezing cold.