A Walk of Hope: a compassionate mission in the South Bronx
Every Wednesday, from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., the routine is the same for Martin (Marty) Rogers and his companion, Mary Anne Christopher. They load up a variety of food supplies…
Former subterranean dweller to open women’s shelter in Mott Haven
Maria Prado remembers darker days when she lived underground. Tall and slender with a short salt and pepper bob, Prado has made a big transition over the years, from subway…
Residents call Melrose transitional housing shelter “inhumane”
“Homeless Bill of Rights” before City Council aims to hold shelters accountable. The congregate room at the Melrose shelter where Jimmy Livingston has been living for over a year consistently…
New model of shelter in Mott Haven is geared to appeal to shelter-averse homeless population
Councilman Salamanca calls safe havens a step in the right direction for the city. A new Morris Avenue Safe Haven shelter for unhoused New Yorkers that opened last week across…
Department of Homeless Services grilled in City Council hearing
Eviction moratoriums during the pandemic have reduced the number of homeless New Yorkers by about 25%, but single-adult homelessness remains near an all-time high, and congregate shelter conditions are still…