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Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Build housing so fewer people sleep on the streets like I did | amNewYork

Permanent housing solutions are essential for addressing homelessness in Harlem, as exemplified by the Hill Top Apartments project.
Non-profit organizations
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 day ago

Santa Clara County housing funds safe after federal court ruling - San Jose Spotlight

Federal appeals court blocks HUD's attempt to cap permanent housing funds, preserving Continuum of Care grants for homelessness solutions in Santa Clara County.
#brooklyn
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
12 hours ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
fromNew York Post
4 days ago
Brooklyn

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days ago
Brooklyn

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
12 hours ago

Gravesend Homeless Shelter Moves Forward Despite Protest

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani, despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Brooklyn homeless shelter battle enters new phase as Mamdani advances delayed project | amNewYork

Demolition of a proposed men's shelter in Brooklyn resumes under Mayor Mamdani despite ongoing protests and calls for affordable housing alternatives.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Hundreds of protesters swarm proposed NYC men's homeless shelter site, physically block construction truck

Protesters in Brooklyn oppose a proposed homeless shelter, fearing it will bring danger to the neighborhood.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
3 days ago

4 arrested in corruption investigation linked to NYC homeless shelter operator, AP source says

Federal authorities arrested four individuals linked to a Brooklyn nonprofit under investigation for alleged bribery and misuse of city funds for homeless shelters.
NYC music
fromStreetsblog California
1 day ago

The Week in Short Videos - Streetsblog California

Streetsblog NYC announced a themed action movie starring Sebastian Stan, alongside updates on videos and federal land fracking proposals.
Mission District
from48 hills
20 hours ago

John Elberling, advocate for economic and housing justice, dies at 79 - 48 hills

John Elberling advocated against gentrification and for housing justice in San Francisco, emphasizing the human cost of unchecked commercial growth.
#new-york-city
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
New York City
fromAP News
15 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
10 hours ago

Photos of New York City tenants who hope the mayor makes headway in his crackdown on 'bad landlords'

Frustrated New York City renters face challenges with bad landlords, mold, pests, and accessibility issues.
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

For Homeless Families With Health Needs, NYC's Hotel Shelters Pose a Challenge: The Food

Homeless families in NYC face inadequate food options in hotel shelters, impacting their health and financial stability.
New York City
fromAP News
15 hours ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Mayor Zohran Mamdani initiates 'rental ripoff hearings' to address issues with bad landlords in New York City.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: When Paperwork Keeps Families in Shelter

Bureaucratic delays in New York City's housing system prevent families from moving into available apartments, costing the city millions annually.
NYC parents
fromQNS
5 hours ago

CM Won, education advocates rally against relocation of migrant families from LIC shelter - QNS

Community advocates rally against converting a family shelter into a site for single men, fearing displacement of families and disruption of children's education.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 hours ago

Southern California sisters face losing mom to brain cancer, father to deportation

A Big Bear handyman faces deportation while his wife battles Stage 4 brain cancer, prompting their daughters to seek legal assistance.
fromLGBTQ Nation
7 hours ago

More same-sex couples than ever are living together, and most are women - LGBTQ Nation

By 2024, the share of same-sex couple households increased to about 1.0% of all U.S. households, or 1.4 million, double the number of same-sex households in 2005.
LGBT
Remote teams
fromFast Company
9 hours ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

California considering a first of its kind idea to boost factory-built housing

California is considering entering the construction insurance business to address the housing shortage through innovative building methods.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
2 hours ago

Brooklyn mother says new apartment in East New York is in desperate need of repairs

A Brooklyn mother faces unaddressed repair issues in her new apartment, prompting her to reconsider moving in.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
14 hours ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

L.A. County student homelessness has surged, study finds. Here's what the numbers show

Student homelessness in Los Angeles County increased by 28% from 2022-23 to 2023-24, driven by housing shortages and economic hardship.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Equity advocate turned defendant: Former head of S.F. human rights commission accused of corruption

Sheryl Davis is accused of steering millions of dollars to Collective Impact, a San Francisco-based nonprofit she previously ran as executive director, according to a criminal complaint filed Monday by the San Francisco District Attorney's Office.
Non-profit organizations
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California is a sanctuary state. Its public pensions invest in companies working with ICE

California's pension funds have invested over $2.7 billion in companies contracting with ICE and DHS, raising concerns about alignment with state values.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

'Amateur hour at the U.S. attorney's office': L.A. prosecutors face more losses in protest cases

Prosecutors faced significant challenges in two separate trials for assault on federal officers in Los Angeles, with one case potentially dismissed due to discovery issues.
SOMA, SF
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

San Francisco woman convicted in gruesome killing of roommate over unpaid rent

A woman was convicted of second-degree murder for stabbing her roommate over unpaid rent and attempting to conceal the crime.
Mental health
fromCity Limits
3 days ago

Opinion: Helping Formerly Unhoused Older New Yorkers Age With Dignity

Supportive housing provides essential safety, security, and privacy for seniors, significantly improving their quality of life and addressing homelessness and affordability issues.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

What Comes After

What Comes After is a choral event exploring themes of resilience and transformation through music and dialogue.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Toronto Board of Health extends pilot program helping unhoused people in downtown core | CBC News

"The most beneficial impacts of the program were addressing clients' substance use and addiction needs and connecting them to housing and identification services."
Canada news
Boston
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Fundraising
fromAdvocate.com
3 days ago

As gender-affirming care gets harder to access under Trump, trans people turn to GoFundMe

The cost of gender-affirming treatment is rising, leading many transgender individuals to use crowdfunding for financial support and access to care.
#corruption
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 hours ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Federal investigation targets NYC council member and sister over shelter deals

Federal authorities are investigating New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister for possible corruption related to city contracts for migrant shelters.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
6 hours ago

Councilmember Investigated Over Possible Bribes In Shelter Contracting, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing

Councilmember Farah Louis is under federal investigation for allegedly steering shelter contracts in exchange for benefits.
Brooklyn
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

Federal investigation targets NYC council member and sister over shelter deals

Federal authorities are investigating New York City Council member Farah Louis and her sister for possible corruption related to city contracts for migrant shelters.
SF politics
fromTruthout
9 hours ago

CA Should Send Prisoners Home Instead of Spending Millions on New Facilities

California's prison reform focuses on expensive new facilities rather than effective rehabilitation, with minimal budget allocation for actual rehabilitation programs.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
41 minutes ago
Mission District

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
from48 hills
1 day ago
SF politics

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
Mission District
fromMission Local
41 minutes ago

S.F. probation department's new van hits the streets

The San Francisco probation department's mobile unit aims to assist homeless individuals on probation with essential services and resources.
SF politics
from48 hills
1 day ago

SF budget picture improves as mayor tries to cut the tax that is part of the recovery - 48 hills

San Francisco's financial outlook is improving, driven by increased tax revenues, particularly from high-end real estate transactions.
LA real estate
fromtherealdeal.com
4 hours ago

LA's 17.8% resi progress lags state-mandated production as clock ticks

Los Angeles is significantly behind in housing development, achieving only 17.8% of its state-mandated goal for new units.
New York City
fromPBS News
11 hours ago

NYC Mayor Mamdani wants to crack down on 'bad landlords.' First he has to find them

Tenants face challenges identifying landlords due to corporate ownership structures, complicating accountability and enforcement of housing laws.
#affordable-housing
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
14 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
East Bay real estate
fromKqed
14 hours ago

1 Way to Help Oakland Teachers' Salaries Go Further? Affordable Housing | KQED

Oakland is creating affordable housing for teachers to combat high living costs and retain educators in the district.
SF parents
fromPadailypost
21 hours ago

DHS says local mom was killed due to county's sanctuary policy

Homeland Security blames Santa Clara County's sanctuary policy for the murder of Kembery Chirinos-Flores by two undocumented Honduran men.
fromGothamist
1 day ago

'Didn't know we had a landlord' - fatal Queens house fire exposes squalor, violations

"The landlord did not pay attention to this house whatsoever. We didn't even know we had a landlord."
NYC real estate
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Trans Nonprofits Brace For Funding Cuts When Community Needs Them Most

Nonprofits for the transgender community face funding cuts amid a significant city budget deficit, impacting support when it's most needed.
California
fromStreetsblog
4 days ago

No Kings Rallies Throughout California - Streetsblog California

Record attendance of 8 million at No Kings rallies across the U.S., with significant participation in California's major cities.
#homeless-shelter
fromNew York Post
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Controversial NYC homeless shelter plows ahead after $22K in fines, partial stop-work order

A controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn continues construction despite violations and community protests, raising safety and appropriateness concerns among local residents.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

Controversial NYC homeless shelter plows ahead after $22K in fines, partial stop-work order

A controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn continues construction despite violations and community protests, raising safety and appropriateness concerns among local residents.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Mamdani plows ahead with NYC homeless shelter construction this week - despite mass protests

Construction of a controversial homeless shelter in Brooklyn will begin despite significant protests from local residents.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
SOMA, SF
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
3 days ago

Op-Ed: Don't Blow Sunday Streets - Streetsblog San Francisco

San Francisco's budget cuts threaten the Sunday Streets program, vital for community health and cohesion, by eliminating significant funding from the Department of Public Health.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 days ago

VIDEO: San Leandro officers 'dump' homeless man in Oakland; I-Team questions PD supervisor

San Leandro police handcuffed a homeless man and abandoned him in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Mission District
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Mass brawl breaks out at Venice Beach homeless camp where Karen Bass boasted about cleanup

A mass brawl erupted at a Venice Beach homeless encampment, highlighting ongoing issues despite recent cleanup efforts by the mayor's office.
fromInvestigative Post
9 hours ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Most California voters still disapprove of Trump's immigration crackdown, poll shows

Two-thirds of California voters disapprove of Trump's immigration policies, with concerns about potential detentions affecting many families.
California
fromSan Jose Inside
1 week ago

New Strategy to Prevent Homelessness Is Sweeping California

Preventing homelessness through proactive measures is more effective than solely addressing those already homeless.
NYC politics
fromDailycaller
1 day ago

Gun-Wielding Feds Reportedly Raid Homes Of Democrat Sisters In Migrant Shelter Fraud Probe

Federal investigators raided the homes of two sisters linked to bribery allegations involving migrant shelter funding.
#los-angeles
LA real estate
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
US politics

L.A. seeks to dump the federal judge overseeing a homelessness settlement

Los Angeles asked the 9th Circuit to remove Judge David O. Carter and reverse rulings related to its encampment-clearance settlement.
LA real estate
fromCalifornia Post
1 week ago

Exclusive | Inside LA's $2.6B homeless housing splurge in luxe neighborhoods - costing taxpayers $1M a room

Los Angeles is spending billions on luxury housing for the homeless, costing taxpayers up to $1.5 million per unit.
Mission District
fromKqed
5 days ago

San Francisco RV Permit Program Leaves Some Residents Homeless Despite Promises | KQED

Permits for RVs aim to assist occupants, but outreach gaps hinder support for those living in vehicles.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | The billion-dollar problem that is CityFHEPS, and how to solve it in the NYC budget | amNewYork

CityFHEPS expenses surged from $176 million to $834 million, with projected costs reaching $1.2 billion in fiscal year 2025.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

Opinion: New York's Mental Health Crisis Demands We Invest in Programs That Work

Scaling and coordinating effective behavioral health programs is essential for creating a continuum of care in New York City.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Advocates concerned city has not reviewed LA28 plan for homeless, human trafficking

Los Angeles has not publicly released a human rights report on Olympic preparations for civil rights, homelessness, and human trafficking despite receiving it over two months ago, raising concerns about accountability and adequate resource allocation.
California
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

StreetSmart 15: Homes Before Highways - Streetsblog California

Over 800 homes demolished in six years for highway projects in California, revealing how transportation investments reduce housing supply and destabilize communities while remaining overlooked in housing policy debates.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.
Relationships
Mission District
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

San Jose Could Convert Troubled Homeless Shelter to Permanent Housing | KQED

Following an arrest at a modular housing site, LifeMoves is conducting organization-wide risk assessments while the city seeks a new operator for the 216-unit Branham Lane facility.
California
fromKqed
2 weeks ago

How Federal Housing Reform Could Impact Californians | KQED

Congress is finalizing significant federal housing reform bills inspired by California laws, targeting housing shortages through construction innovation, streamlined programs, and increased local housing planning.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Opinion: What I learned about love in a homeless camp

Homeless communities demonstrate profound love and resilience through self-organized infrastructure, mutual aid systems, and shared cultural experiences that bridge housed and unhoused populations.
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Homelessness Funding Changes Could Impact Those in Need | KQED

That 2025 NOFO that dropped in November was the precursor of what the future's gonna look like. I strongly believe that, for the majority of wild and crazy things in that NOFO, that is what's going to drop in July of 2026. If that happens, dozens of people in the region could fall back into homelessness.
Los Angeles
#homelessness-policy
Mission District
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

San José is considering a policy to distribute homeless shelters across all neighborhoods rather than concentrating them in Downtown and South San José, though mayors worry such restrictions may slow shelter expansion.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose changes how it will handle homeless residents' stored personal belongings

San Jose approved new property-handling procedures for homeless encampments to improve retrieval rates and clarify how personal belongings are managed during site clearances.
Mission District
fromKqed
3 weeks ago

San Jose Council Advances Plan to Spread Homeless Shelters Citywide | KQED

San José is considering a policy to distribute homeless shelters across all neighborhoods rather than concentrating them in Downtown and South San José, though mayors worry such restrictions may slow shelter expansion.
Mission District
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

San Jose changes how it will handle homeless residents' stored personal belongings

San Jose approved new property-handling procedures for homeless encampments to improve retrieval rates and clarify how personal belongings are managed during site clearances.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Extra help for homeless as temperatures plummet

Rough sleepers in London are getting extra help after the capital's severe weather emergency protocol (SWEP) was activated. It means that emergency accommodation opens up to give people a bed for the night indoors in the warm after temperatures dropped below zero (32F). The Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said the cold could be "dangerous and it can often be fatal" for people sleeping on the streets.
UK news
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland mayor seeks to scale back homeless encampment sweeps as others push crackdown

Behind closed doors, Lee is planning a new course: The mayor and a top official want to remove fewer camps and improve sanitation around them, they said in an interview with this news organization - a recognition that people will continue to live beneath overpasses and on sidewalks in a city with diminishing resources to provide shelter. That's because two years of intense sweeps haven't moved homeless residents indoors, Hauswald said.
US politics
California
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Time to splurge on the homeless

Menlo Park City Council committed $62 million to build a homeless shelter under Caltrain tracks at Middle Avenue connecting Alma Street and El Camino Real.
California
fromKqed
2 months ago

Youth Homelessness Is Declining in California. Funding Cuts Threaten Progress | KQED

State investments reduced youth homelessness 24% in California, but federal cuts to permanent supportive housing funding threaten those gains and community programs.
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