Sullivan County legislators still can’t agree on where to put a gateway housing shelter. Some critics warned that the clock was ticking to apply for funding for the facility before state funds…
Tag: Homelessness
Village of Liberty Passes Local Law to Ban Sleeping or Camping in Public Areas
The Village Board of Liberty approved a local law on Aug. 21 to prohibit camping or sleeping in village parks, sidewalks, streets, and other public areas. Inside the Liberty Municipal Building…
Trump’s Executive Order Could Incentivize Institutionalization in New York
In late June, President Donald Trump signed an executive order expanding involuntary commitment of homeless people and people with mental health conditions across the US. But what does this mean in New…
A Closer Look at Proposed Sullivan County Housing Shelter with Legislator Cat Scott
Sullivan County legislators are scrambling for a new location to build a gateway housing shelter in the county. On May 15, the legislature voted against scheduling a public hearing to operate a…
Wolf Lake Neighbors Foundation Helps Unhoused Students in Monticello
For many students, the morning begins with a snoozed alarm. Eventually, they get up, brush their teeth, have breakfast and dash to school, hoping a pop quiz isn’t waiting for them. But…