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Mayor Zohran Mamdani Faces Homeless Encampment Questions
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces growing pressure over West Side homeless encampments as city officials work to connect residents to stable housing.
In brief
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faces growing pressure over West Side homeless encampments as city officials work to connect residents to stable housing. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city is focusing on stable housing solutions for West Side homeless encampments, not clearing them. Originally…
West Side Homeless Encampment Growth
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was pressed for answers Monday as a growing number of homeless men and women live on Manhattan's West Side.
City Response to Encampments
The Mamdani administration has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment that's been growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
Mayor's Stance on Housing Solutions
Mamdani said the focus is not on forcing people to clear out. He said it's on getting them into stable housing.
“We are focused on connecting New Yorkers to shelter and on establishing a pipeline to stable housing, not just moving New Yorkers from one place to another place.”
What matters most
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city is focusing on stable housing solutions for West Side homeless encampments, not clearing them.
