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Brooklyn Paper
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Historic school in Crown Heights to be converted into homeless shelter * Brooklyn Paper

A historic school in Brooklyn's Weeksville will now be converted into a homeless shelter instead of affordable housing.
Highland Park Community Development Corporation will operate the homeless shelter at 1634 Dean Street. [ more ]
Brownstoner
1 month ago
Education

Historic Crown Heights School to Become Family Shelter

Brooklyn's first racially integrated school to be converted into a homeless shelter instead of affordable housing.
The building at Dean Street, originally P.S. 83, will be transformed into a family shelter with 91 units for homeless families to stay over 30 days. [ more ]
West Side Rag
2 months ago
Upper West Side

Former UWS Calhoun School Building Will Be Women's Shelter For At Least 9 Years: CB7 Meeting

Former Calhoun School building on 74th Street to be a women's homeless shelter for at least 9 years.
The shelter will retain its status as a women's shelter for the entire duration of the 9-year contract. [ more ]
Newsmax
2 months ago
NYC politics

Adams Reneges on Luxury Migrant Housing in Harlem

Luxury condominium in Harlem repurposed into homeless shelter amid community outrage.
Mayor Adams shifted plans to serve long-term local residents in need at the property. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Abandoned Harlem building built as luxury complex will instead become homeless shelter - and could house migrants

Residents of a Harlem neighborhood are upset that a plush condominium complex is being turned into a homeless shelter.
The building was marketed as a luxury living space but is now being leased to a non-profit working with the city Department of Social Services/Homeless Services.
Harlem residents are frustrated with the lack of affordable housing and rising prices in the area. [ more ]
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Mission Local
1 month ago
Mission District

Tiny 'Mission Cabins' for homeless residents open today at 16th St. BART plaza

Mission Cabins is a new homeless shelter project offering tiny homes for adults experiencing homelessness. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn man charged for crimes committed during alleged stabbing spree on sleeping victims * Brooklyn Paper

A Brooklyn man has been charged with attempted murder and other charges for a stabbing spree that left three men injured.
The attacks occurred at a homeless shelter in Brooklyn, with two victims sleeping at the time. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
5 months ago
Brooklyn

Pols rally against planned homeless shelter in Gravesend * Brooklyn Paper

Neighbors and politicians in Gravesend are protesting the opening of a homeless shelter in their neighborhood.
They believe the location is inappropriate and that homeless people need permanent housing, not shelters. [ more ]
Chicago Tribune
6 months ago
Social justice

Letters: Editorials and letters offer unrelenting criticism of Mayor Brandon Johnson

The article defends Mayor Brandon Johnson against criticism and argues that crime is a dynamic issue in Chicago.
The author believes that Mayor Johnson is aware of the seriousness of Chicago's crime situation and supports him.
The article opposes Mayor Johnson's proposal to convert the Selina Hotel to a homeless shelter in Streeterville. [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
New York City

Brooklyn Slasher Lands 3 People in Hospital After Attacks Outside Homeless Shelter, Subway: Police

A man went on a stabbing spree in Brooklyn, targeting people at a homeless shelter and on the subway.
The suspect slashed a 70-year-old man and a 38-year-old man outside a shelter, and a 26-year-old man on a subway train. [ more ]
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