To Open Shelters, New York Relied on Landlord With Checkered History
Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to revamp the homeless shelter system, but some of the main players have not changed.
Source: nytimes.com
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Mayor Bill de Blasio promised to revamp the homeless shelter system, but some of the main players have not changed.
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