Fewest shelter residents moving into NYCHA buildings in 10 years while vacancies soar
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The mammoth task has been hampered by insufficient staffing, inexperienced shelter operators, and gaps in language access, people familiar with the process said.
New York State has agreed to waive certain shelter requirements in instances where no alternative is available—specifically for adult migrants in NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS) shelters—according to a letter obtained by City Limits.
After many months of migrant arrivals, the Big Apple has reached a breaking point
There are no easy answers for officials trying to find shelter beds, but “everything is on the table,” a deputy mayor said.