The Trump administration is pushing a new approach to America’s homeless crisis, favoring shelters and rehabilitation centers over long-term housing for people who use drugs and alcohol. Source: New York Times
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A Times Square Hotel Was Set To Become Affordable Housing. Then the Union Stepped In.
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2022
An influential hotel workers’ union is flexing its power at a key moment in the city’s recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
These 36 Finalists Are Likely to Be New York’s First Marijuana Retailers
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2022
Cannabis regulators in New York State have said they hope to have the first retail locations for recreational use in operation by the end of the year. Source: New York Times
New York City Pulls Plug on Second Homeless Shelter in Chinatown
By Gotham Rex on May 2, 2022
The Adams administration backtracked on the second shelter, one of three that had been proposed for the neighborhood, after protests from the community. Source: New York Times
Thursday Night: Housing Works Benefit Sale Features Unique Items
By Gotham Rex on October 25, 2017
Thursday Night: Housing Works Benefit Sale Features Unique Items The Housing Works shop at 2569 Broadway (96th Street) will hold a special pop-up sale on Thursday night to support its mission of eradicating HIV and homelessness.