The number of homeless people living in New York City has reached a record-high.
The Department of Homeless Services reported there were 60,252, up 200 in two weeks.
Now, some are saying the city’s current plan to combat homelessness isn’t working.
When asked about this issue last week, Mayor Bill de Blasio said help is on the way.
“Some of the biggest tools, weapons, we have to address homelessness are on the way,” he told WCBSTV. “There’s a lot more coming, and we intend to turn the tide, but it’s going to be a long battle.”
On Wednesday, the mayor’s office said it is working on a new initiative to require 25 percent of the apartments built under a tax exemption plan known as 421-A to be earmarked for the homeless.
Press Secretary Eric Phillips said “there’s more coming, but nothing that can be shared yet.”
(Source: WCBSTV)
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There is one sure way to deal with the homeless of New York. I’ve said it before and I will say it again.
Throw the garbage people and countries out of the U N building and convert it to small apartments. The U N is a pure waste anyway. Then allow the homeless to move in free of charge.
It will save both New York and the United States a huge chunk of money and at the same time give the people of New York more parking spaces because there will be less cars parked and double parked.