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Long-time residents of two apartments are forced to sleeping on couches with relatives.

Bronx City Councilman Ritchie Torres said he will pay for the canceled tree-lighting with public funds.

The new shelter at 385 McDonald Ave. will open the week of Dec. 7, officials said. 

De Blasio said he could have communicated better with the public on homelessness.

Locals can help those in need at institutions throughout the neighborhood this Thanksgiving.

A renamed and renovated building on Madison Street will providing permanent housing for 22 veterans.

"Shoot me, shoot me," the man told Officer Brian McAllister, who arrested him without firing a shot.

Urban Pathways is working on getting a contract with DHS to host a "safe haven" at 54 W. 105th St. 

Rafael Lebron wants a judge to compel the executors of his dead friend's estate to give him the money.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the Archdiocese has committed to providing 150 beds.

Housing and homeless advocates and the de Blasio administration said the real problem is the state.

The nation's largest federally subsidized housing complex is accused of discrimination.

Despite perception that homelessness is on the rise, advocates say the mayor has done well.

The mayor said media coverage has increased concern about the homeless, prompting more 311 calls.

Locals say that residents from Fort Washington shelter have become more aggressive.