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De Blasio Administration Ended Veteran Homelessness in New York City Amid Rising Crisis

2 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 19
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What happened

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Bill de Blasio's administration successfully ended chronic homelessness for veterans in New York City. However, reports indicate that calls to 311 related to homelessness tripled between 2019 and 2024, and spending for street homelessness also tripled in the same period. Nearly 5,000 people were reported sleeping on the streets or subways this year.

From wnyc.org, gothamist.com

Why it matters

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Despite the success in ending veteran homelessness, advocates state that the current outreach system in New York City is inefficient and uncoordinated. Critics argue that the current approach wastes money and fails to solve the problem of street homelessness, which is costing the city millions in services.

From wnyc.org, gothamist.com

Who's involved

  • Bill de BlasioFormer Mayor of New York City who effectively ended chronic homelessness for veterans.
  • New York CityThe location where the homelessness crisis and outreach system operates.
  • New York City Department of Homeless ServicesThe New York City government agency responsible for homeless services.

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  1. The event also includes new developments regarding city outreach system advocacy and Times Square Alliance representation.1 source
  2. The De Blasio administration achieved a major milestone in ending chronic veteran homelessness.1 source

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