NYC is getting worse. We have something like 60,000 beds available, but those are filled beyond capacity every night. The actual homeless population is certain to be higher than reported.
We're starting to see semi-permanent encampments, human feces on the sidewalks and used needles in the gutters. (haven't seen discarded needles since the mid 90s). Storefronts are vacant all over. Anywhere there's a sidewalk shed -- and there are plenty -- there will be people sleeping (and defecating) under it. The cops are completely demoralized and our useless mayor is campaigning for president with 0.08% support.
People are openly wishing for a long, cold winter to keep the sidewalks clean.
New York City is required by law to provide a bed for every person who requests one. When the city runs out of space in standard shelters, they literally rent out hotels [0].
It's kind of nuts, but it makes me very proud of my city. (And, for better or worse, much less sympathetic for the people who still choose to sleep on the sidewalk or in subways.)
We're starting to see semi-permanent encampments, human feces on the sidewalks and used needles in the gutters. (haven't seen discarded needles since the mid 90s). Storefronts are vacant all over. Anywhere there's a sidewalk shed -- and there are plenty -- there will be people sleeping (and defecating) under it. The cops are completely demoralized and our useless mayor is campaigning for president with 0.08% support.
People are openly wishing for a long, cold winter to keep the sidewalks clean.