"Not long after taking office in 2023, Mayor Eric Adams sought to have homeless encampments disbanded. It was a controversial campaign, but a necessary one in order to reduce the sense of public apathy while also reaching out to people in desperate need of help. As Adams prepares to leave office, the incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, will soon be responsible for picking up that obligation to dissuade and dismantle homeless encampments and provide resources."
"Mamdani, however, has publicly stated he has no intention of continuing Adams' encampment crackdown and that's a big mistake. On Tuesday, the incoming mayor said his administration would seek only to dismantle encampments as long as there are guaranteed indoor alternatives in shelters that are safe. Many homeless New Yorkers living on the streets have often said they do not feel safe in the city's shelter system, and it's going to be a challenge for Mamdani and his administration to shatter that perception."
Homeless encampments in New York reflect deep affordability and mental health crises while subjecting individuals to dangerous outdoor living. Encampments are unkempt and poorly constructed, creating blight, apathy, disorder, and inviting crime. Mayor Eric Adams launched a controversial campaign to disband encampments to reduce public apathy and connect people with help. The incoming mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has said he will not continue the blanket crackdown and will dismantle encampments only when safe indoor shelter alternatives exist. Many homeless New Yorkers report feeling unsafe in the city's shelter system, which creates a trust barrier. The city cannot ignore encampments and must balance dismantling them with providing safe housing options.
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