To curb NYC's post-migrant-crisis pain, starve the shelter-industrial complexNew York City faces a lasting impact from the migrant crisis, requiring systemic reform of its shelter industry rather than returning to past practices.
As Tent Shelter Shutters, What's Next for the Children of Floyd Bennett Field?The NYC school system inadequately tracks migrant students, risking their education and stability as shelter closures occur.
NYC's shelter contracts are ripe for fraud and abuse by unscrupulous nonprofitsNew York City's homeless shelter system is plagued by systemic corruption and inefficiency, worsened by the recent surge in asylum seekers.
Op-Ed | As Trump vows to target immigrants, NYC must take action now to protect families | amNewYorkImmigrant families in New York face increasing risks due to gaps in protections, particularly within the shelter system, necessitating urgent legal reforms.
NYC will allow migrant families to remain in shelter after expiration of 60-day limit: Mayor Adams | amNewYorkNew York City will allow migrant families to stay longer in shelters for stability and continuity in education.
To curb NYC's post-migrant-crisis pain, starve the shelter-industrial complexNew York City faces a lasting impact from the migrant crisis, requiring systemic reform of its shelter industry rather than returning to past practices.
As Tent Shelter Shutters, What's Next for the Children of Floyd Bennett Field?The NYC school system inadequately tracks migrant students, risking their education and stability as shelter closures occur.
NYC's shelter contracts are ripe for fraud and abuse by unscrupulous nonprofitsNew York City's homeless shelter system is plagued by systemic corruption and inefficiency, worsened by the recent surge in asylum seekers.
Op-Ed | As Trump vows to target immigrants, NYC must take action now to protect families | amNewYorkImmigrant families in New York face increasing risks due to gaps in protections, particularly within the shelter system, necessitating urgent legal reforms.
NYC will allow migrant families to remain in shelter after expiration of 60-day limit: Mayor Adams | amNewYorkNew York City will allow migrant families to stay longer in shelters for stability and continuity in education.
Life After Floyd BennettMany families, including Kimberly's, face significant challenges as they adapt to the unstable shelter system in New York City.
In big shift to shelter system, Healey will seek six-month limit on stays and phase out hotelsMassachusetts introduces a two-track shelter system to manage costs and provide families with flexible shelter options addressing the housing crisis.
Healey proposes major changes to right-to-shelter law, including Mass. residency requirementGovernor Healey's proposed changes to Massachusetts' right-to-shelter law aim to impose residency requirements and enhance safety at shelters amid rising demands.
Mass. Republicans say it's time to overhaul the shelter system. Here's how they'd do it.Republican lawmakers propose significant changes to the Massachusetts shelter system, seeking to amend the 'right-to-shelter' law and enhance local police cooperation with ICE.
Elected officials call on Healey to rescind recent shelter stay policiesGovernor Healey's six-month cap on shelter stays is criticized by local officials as detrimental to immigrant and vulnerable communities.
In big shift to shelter system, Healey will seek six-month limit on stays and phase out hotelsMassachusetts introduces a two-track shelter system to manage costs and provide families with flexible shelter options addressing the housing crisis.
Healey proposes major changes to right-to-shelter law, including Mass. residency requirementGovernor Healey's proposed changes to Massachusetts' right-to-shelter law aim to impose residency requirements and enhance safety at shelters amid rising demands.
Mass. Republicans say it's time to overhaul the shelter system. Here's how they'd do it.Republican lawmakers propose significant changes to the Massachusetts shelter system, seeking to amend the 'right-to-shelter' law and enhance local police cooperation with ICE.
Elected officials call on Healey to rescind recent shelter stay policiesGovernor Healey's six-month cap on shelter stays is criticized by local officials as detrimental to immigrant and vulnerable communities.
Healey orders inspection of state shelters after man arrested with weapon, drugs at Revere shelterGovernor Healey is initiating inspections of all state-run shelters following a criminal incident involving a gun and drugs at the Revere site.
NYC's 'sanctuary city' status largely keeps NYPD from breaking up migrant youth gang in shelter systemSanctuary city status hampers NYPD efforts to combat rising gang violence from the Tren de Aragua in Manhattan.
For Migrants in Shelter, An Asylum Application Can Mean the Difference Between 30 or 60 More DaysNew stricter re-sheltering rules for migrants have led to over 850 approvals, highlighting significant changes in the city's shelter system.
Boston behind only NYC in homelessness, says new reportHigh housing costs contribute to rising homelessness in Greater Boston.
New Agreement Attempts to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Youth in Shelters, Foster CareThe city of New York is updating their policies to create a more gender-affirming environment in the shelter and foster care systems for LGBTQ+ youth.