homelessness

"A lot of the landlords are small business owners or just mom-and-pop folks who may have a couple of that they picked up and they’re using it for side income."

This is the second time Danks Burke has challenged O’Mara to represent the 58th senate district. Geographically, the district is the largest in the state senate.

“Those properties, to be honest, should really be condemned, but people have to live there because it’s the only place that they’re able to afford."

Volunteers are now helping people to set up new shelters and move belongings.

The idea for the blankets was inspired by a hospital in Florida, but, in the winter weather of Upstate New York, the group is making theirs thicker and the need is greater.

"We’re actually seeing the biggest increases in the number of families who are facing homelessness. So, typically that would look like a young single mom with 2 or 3 young children."

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is ordering local governments to move people who are homeless to shelter during cold weather. The executive order…

The Homestretch follows three homeless teens as they fight to stay in school, graduate, and create a new life. Each of these smart, ambitious youths —…