by BFTS | Jan 30, 2021 | Insight, Neighborhood
The city announced its plans to build a men’s homeless shelter in Bensonhurst and is reportedly looking to build a second shelter in either Bay Ridge or Dyker Heights, according to an anonymous political insider. The proposed Bensonhurst facility will rise on... 
by BFTS | Jan 26, 2021 | Community, Insight
Gov Cuomo, NYC real estate groups want office building conversions in Manhattan. Vacant office space could be New York’s ticket to more affordable housing units, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier this month, but developers and housing advocates say the... 
by BFTS | Jan 14, 2021 | Insight, New York
The homeless residents of the Lucerne Hotel on the Upper West Side just received some wonderful news; they’ll be able to stay where they are for a little while longer. Last November, the Manhattan Supreme Court issued a ruling to relocate the 240 homeless men... 
by BFTS | Jan 11, 2021 | Insight
COVID-19 Makes It Even Harder To Be Homeless Winter is always a difficult time for homeless people in New York City, but the coronavirus pandemic has created new problems that make it even more challenging to survive the winter. I had the opportunity to... 
by BFTS | Jan 7, 2021 | Insight
Locals Sue NYC For Trying To Move 70 Homeless Men Into LES Hotel A group of Lower East Siders want to stop the city from moving 70 homeless men into a local hotel — claiming the packed quarters that would exist there could spread the... 
by BFTS | Jan 6, 2021 | Insight
Homelessness In New York City At An All-Time High And Rising With No End In Sight The Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing unveiled a grim and record-setting milestone among homeless single adults. For the first time, the number of single adults sleeping each night...
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