by BFTS | Feb 25, 2021 | Coronavirus
New Yorkers 16 and older in juvenile detention, youth shelters and foster care facilities can now receive the COVID-19 vaccine, according to new guidance from the Cuomo administration. The Office of Children and Family Services sent a letter to provider agencies... 
by BFTS | Feb 2, 2021 | Opinion
I came across this thread on Quora.com and found the answers to interesting. What do you think? Mike:Dozens of reasons. In a variety of different orders of priorities. You’re locked in. If someone tries to beat or stab or rape you, you have no way to... 
by BFTS | Jan 28, 2021 | Community, Coronavirus
Alex Lively and April Saccoccio have been sleeping rough under the FDR Drive with their two dogs inside a makeshift shelter since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, they have created a unique home out of found and donated objects. Earlier this month... 
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 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...
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