How you can help NYC’s homeless crisis
Homelessness in New York City has reached an unprecedented scale. However, there is a way for us to support those without shelter for just one night.
New York City’s only refugee shelter is out of space
I sat down with We Are Not Afraid staff member Stephanie Gaitan to talk about the state of New York City’s only refugee shelter.
Opinion: New York housing programs shouldn’t exclude immigrants
One New York state assemblymember is introducing a bill that would help keep families out of overcrowded shelters, terrible conditions and in homes, regardless of their immigration status. The bill should be passed.
Opinion: New York, don’t get rid of the MetroCard
The city plans to phase out the classic MetroCard in 2023 and fully replace it with OMNY. But it shouldn’t.
Opinion: NYU students should do more to help New York City’s unhoused population
Mayor Eric Adams’ recent campaign to ramp up sweeps of unhoused encampments makes it more important than ever for NYU students to take the initiative and support their neighbors in need.
Interactive maze exhibit at Astor Place educates on homeless issues
RxHome NYC, an organization dedicated to addressing the struggles that homeless people face in New York City, opened a maze exhibit titled “The Way Home” at Astor Place from Nov. 3-7.
OPINION: New York City’s next mayor must prioritize supportive housing
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated New York City’s homelessness problem. Supportive housing is a sustainable solution that addresses both the financial and rehabilitative needs of many homeless individuals.
How service organizations help New Yorkers in need during the pandemic
Now more than ever, many New Yorkers are struggling to find meals and shelter. Here’s how some service organizations are doing their part to help.
How Winnie Xu Learned to Trust Her Instincts When ‘No One Tells You’
The CAS senior is president of Two Birds One Stone, a student club that saves an average of 42 pounds of dining hall food per day.
The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End
After several instances of police abuse in New York City subway stations, an awareness of the NYPD’s campaign against those most in need is growing — this violent force must be confronted.
Homeless Man Removed From Outside Alumni
A man experiencing homelessness who had pitched a tent and laid out a scroll near a residence hall was forcibly taken to a psychiatric facility by police.
Homelessness Isn’t Something You Can Scrub Off the Streets
Acknowledging that the systems which are meant to help homeless people need immense restructuring is more urgent than ever.
