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NYC Tackles Homelessness with Housing | New York City News
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New York City is launching a bold, two-pronged strategy to combat homelessness: clearing encampments on the West Side while building permanent affordable housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new plan that prioritizes trust and long-term solutions, starting with a full week of outreach before any cleanup. The city is also unveiling The Aurea, a 131-unit affordable complex in the East Village — including units for formerly homeless residents — transforming an old NYPD lot into a community hub. With residents frustrated by unsanitary conditions near the Intrepid Museum, the mayor’s push combines immediate action with lasting investment, aiming to end homelessness by addressing its root causes.
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