NYC homelessness up 18% in 2023 despite sweeps, new outreach: survey

The number of New Yorkers roughing it on city streets jumped by nearly 20 percent in just a year, an increase city officials blamed on a milder than usual winter and influx of migrants — even thoug…

The number of New Yorkers roughing it on city streets and subways jumped by nearly 18% percent in just a year, contrary to Mayor Adams’ efforts to stop people sleeping in public places.

The increase of those without shelter comes after the Adams’ administration has made aggressive efforts to tackle homelessness yet, the city has returned to pre-pandemic levels when then-Mayor Bill de Blasio was“Over this past year, our agency has responded to a massive humanitarian crisis while ensuring that we are effectively delivering on our mission to address homelessness in New York City,” said Social Services Commissioner Molly Wasow Park, who oversees the Department of Homeless...

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