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May 31, 2023

New York Mayor Eric Adams enacts 'Homeless Bill of Rights' to strengthen legal protections for homeless people

Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, enacted a "Homeless Bill of Rights" to give homeless people more legal protections. NYC has a record number of people in its shelter system.

May 26, 2023

'The Five': Portland mayor cracks down on homeless community

'The Five' co-hosts react to Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler proposing a plan for his city's homeless crisis.

May 25, 2023

Manhattan DA announces indictment against NYPD officer seen punching 'erratic' homeless man on viral video

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said NYPD Officer Juan Perez was indicted for misdemeanor assault after allegedly punching a homeless man six times.

May 24, 2023

San Francisco Controller report finds nearly half of commercial sidewalks had feces in 2022

The San Francisco Controller's office released a report showing city streets and sidewalks were covered in broken glass, feces, litter and graffiti.

May 24, 2023

Veterans, NY Republicans support Daniel Penny, demand Manhattan DA drop 'senseless' case in Jordan Neely death

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, surrounded by veterans, called on Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg to drop Daniel Penny's case in Jordan Neely's death.

May 24, 2023

Reports claiming homeless veterans were evicted from NY hotels were false

'America Reports' host Sandra Smith corrects story on homeless veterans in New York.

May 24, 2023

Claims that homeless vets were evicted from upstate NY hotels were false, advocates misled officials

'America's Newsroom' host Dana Perino says veterans advocates falsely claimed homeless veterans had been evicted from hotels in Orange and Rockland Counties.

May 24, 2023

Protester arrested for throwing brick during San Francisco Mayor London Breed's chaotic open air drug hearing

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's meeting on the open air drug market was cut short by hecklers and a protester who hurled a brick toward city officials.

May 24, 2023

New Mexico homeless population abruptly grew by 48% compared with previous year, agency reports

The homeless population in New Mexico has abruptly increased by 48% in 2022, disrupting the state’s decade-long gradual decline in people living without permanent shelter.

May 24, 2023

John Mellencamp 'nailed it' with song for Portland, say residents: 'Land of plenty where nothing gets done'

Three Porland, Oregon, residents react to singer-songwriter John Mellencamp's new song "The Eyes of Portland" and weigh in on the city's homeless crisis.