Homelessness hits record high in NYC…
NYC homelessness hits record number The Coalition for the Homeless claim the average number of people sleeping in a shelter every night climbed to nearly 66,000 in October, an all-time high.NEW YORK — New York City’s homeless problem does not appear to be getting any better. According to the Coalition for the Homeless, the numbers have actually hit an all-time high. They claim the average number of people sleeping in a shelter every night climbed to nearly 66,000 in October. RELATED: Paramedic: NYC’s mental health crisis is worse than ever The coalition says the main reason is the city has failed to provide adequate affordable housing. NYC homelessness crisis Mayor Eric Adams has called his subway safety plan a win. But new data shows that around 70% of homeless individuals who have been moved into shelters have left within a week of being admitted. Back in February, Mayor Eric Adams launched his subway safety plan and has repeatedly touted its success. But data obtained by the New York Daily News through a Freedom of Information Law request shows that around 70% of homeless individuals who have been moved into shelters have left within a week of being admitted. RELATED: NYC homeless sweeps: Most people end up leaving shelters The data covers two separate homeless outreach efforts, which City Hall calls the Subway Safety Plan and the End of the Line initiative. It shows that from February to August, nearly 2,300 homeless individuals were moved off the subways and into shelters. But out of those people, only 30% actually stayed longer than a week. Many homeless individuals have said they do not feel safe in shelters, and many facilities also have strict rules, li …