Homelessness in New York City has reached an “all-time record,” spurred by policy failures by the leadership of both the city and the state, according to a new report released on April 30.
In January, a record high of 63,839 men, women, and children slept in New York City shelters each night, according to the State of the Homeless 2019 report (pdf) released by The Coalition for the Homeless. The Big Apple has struggled for decades to alleviate the crisis, stemming from the “severe lack” of affordable housing, the report stated.
