by BFTS | Jan 15, 2021 | Community
A men’s homeless shelter slated for Brighton Beach has stirred controversy among locals, some of whom argue that the site is contaminated and that the shelter would overburden the area. “The proposed facility sounds like it could be overwhelming and...
by BFTS | Jan 13, 2021 | Community
When a homeless man who goes by “Kush” first stood outside the new Moynihan Train Hall and peered in, he quickly realized he would be avoiding New York’s newest transit showpiece. “I’ve seen it from the door and I know it’s not for...
by BFTS | Jan 8, 2021 | Community
Roughing it under the FDR Drive: How one homeless couple lives amid trying times Alex Lively and April Saccoccio are akin to any married couple. They dote over their two pet dogs named Buddy and Snoopy, they rest their weary feet on a plush carpet, and...
by BFTS | Jan 4, 2021 | Community
Homeless Parents’ Lawsuit Forcing New York City To Provide WiFi For 114,000 Homeless Students Will Head To Trial A lawsuit aimed at forcing New York City to provide WiFi for students in homeless shelters is moving forward to trial. US District Judge...
by BFTS | Dec 31, 2020 | Community
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, NYC Makes Changes To Street Homelessness Count New York City will change how it conducts its annual street homelessness count as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Normally, on a January night, a few thousand volunteers fan out...
by BFTS | Dec 18, 2020 | Community
Affordable, Permanent Housing For Homeless And Others Opens In Foxhurst New housing development for homeless individuals and others is coming to the south Bronx this week. Property Resources Corporation and Camber Property Group announced that the 100...
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