Homeless Crisis - Page 2

March 18

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

NYC homelessness spending skyrockets 262% to $368M since 2019, yet street homeless population grows 26%, raising serious questions about program effectiveness.

March 18

Homeless man charged with attacking San Francisco mayor’s security detail arrested again days after release

Homeless man accused of attacking San Francisco mayor's security officer arrested again after judge ordered his release, saying he was "violently assaulted."

March 7

The socialist crime blueprint begins. NYC leaders pull back the curtain on Mamdani’s vision for public safety

New York City crime hits record lows in early 2026, but subway violence, homelessness and police shortages spark ongoing debate over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's approach.

March 6

The Rise of Socialism: Will Zohran Mamdani define or defy law and order in the Big Apple?

Part 3 of "The Rise of Socialism" examines how Zohran Mamdani’s plans to redesign modern policing in New York City.

March 2

When even Obama calls your homeless situation an ‘atrocity,’ it’s time for new solutions

Barack Obama criticizes California's homelessness crisis as Gov. Gavin Newsom celebrates mild progress, despite $24 billion spent since 2019 failing to solve problem.

February 19

Strapped New Yorkers swarm chaotic Mamdani-inspired free grocery store pop-up: We’re 'in pain’

NYC residents face grocery costs of $400 to $500 monthly as Polymarket opens free grocery pop-up in West Village, highlighting the city's affordability crisis.

February 18

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampments after pausing clearings

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will resume clearing homeless encampments with a new approach after pausing the controversial practice in January.

February 16

Obama calls Los Angeles homelessness an ‘atrocity,’ criticizes 'losing' political strategy

Obama called Los Angeles homelessness an "atrocity" despite billions spent, warns current approach is "losing political strategy" for addressing crisis.

February 11

Affluent Upper East Side explodes in outrage over controversial homeless shelter: 'Unacceptable!'

Upper East Side residents erupted in fury at a tense meeting for a planned women's homeless shelter, citing rushed approval and safety concerns.

February 3

California business group unveils Times Square billboard comparing Newsom to NY Jets during Super Bowl week

A business group launched a Times Square billboard comparing California Gov. Gavin Newsom to the struggling New York Jets amid 2028 presidential speculation.