The Prospect Park Hotel
Early mornings, the scene at the LeFrak Center ice rink in Prospect Park is a model of comfort and…
The Indypendent
Homelessness
In his first column, the activist preacher answers readers’ questions on homelessness and the elections
Making An Affordable Housing Crisis Worse
In the days immediately following Hurricane Sandy, city, state and federal officials congratulated each other on their preparedness and…
A Dec. 9 lawsuit against New York City alleges that homeless men and women are sleeping on benches, floors,…
Housing is a Human Right Project Highlights Picture the Homeless’ Campaign Targeting Chase
Last week, I reported on Picture the Homeless’ ongoing campaign against JPMorgan Chase. The homeless-led organization is pressuring Chase…
Chasing JPMorgan: Picture the Homeless Takes Aim at Chase Bank
JPMorgan Chase head Jamie Dimon better watch out this Christmas—the homeless are coming to town. At least 30 homeless…
Citywide Candidates, Minus Bloomberg, Speak on Poverty in New York City
Less than a week before Election Day, 5 citywide candidates for public office—minus billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg—spoke at a…
U.N. Housing Rapporteur Kicks Off U.S. Tour in New York City
Public housing residents, victims of foreclosure, and homeless people gave testimony on New York City’s housing crisis Oct. 22…
Charges Dropped Against ‘Tent City Ten’
Charges of criminal trespassing against ten housing and homeless activists were dropped this morning after a short hearing in…
City Councilmember Melissa Mark-Viverito has introduced a bill that would require the city take a census to count vacant…