Get Tri-state area news and weather forecasts to your inbox. Utilizing resources from every corner of our City – from housing, to wellness and skills development – we are committed to closing these gaps.” “As we continue to recover from the pandemic, New York City will create more opportunities for unsheltered individuals to build a solid foundation for themselves and create necessary housing stability. “A survey that documents a decrease in unsheltered individuals in New York is always welcomed news, but it should not deter us from the work that still needs to be done in this space,” Deputy Mayor of Health and Human Services Melanie Hartzog said. This is a 38% decrease in the estimated number of individuals living unsheltered in the winter, compared to the point-in-time estimate conducted in January 2020, prior to the pandemic. The survey conducted in January 2021 found that 2,376 individuals were experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the streets of New York during week of Jan.

The annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Survey found a 38% decrease in the estimated number of individuals living unsheltered in the Big Apple this winter, compared to the same time last year. Comparatively, in 2020, more than 3,800 unsheltered individuals were estimated to be living unsheltered on the streets/subways.The survey conducted in January 2021 found that 2,376 individuals were experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the streets of New York during week of Jan.The annual Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Survey found a 38% decrease in the estimated number of individuals living unsheltered in the Big Apple this winter, compared to the same time last year.

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