""I personally don't think of these as cleanings or sweeps or moves, but as focused housing efforts," Dalton told the City Council on Tuesday, during a hearing about the city's homeless services budget."
""Mayor Mamdani made clear from the outset that the policies of the past were a failure. His administration is focused on connecting New Yorkers to shelter and establishing a pipeline to stable housing, not just moving people from block to block without support," a City Hall spokesperson told City Limits in a statement."
The Mamdani administration reported clearing 40 homeless encampments and referring 85 individuals to shelters since January. The new approach emphasizes outreach and engagement rather than traditional sweeps. Erin Dalton, the new Department of Homeless Services commissioner, stated that these efforts are focused on housing rather than mere cleanups. The administration plans to build trust with homeless individuals by visiting encampments daily before any forced relocations. However, skepticism remains among homeless individuals and advocates due to past unfulfilled promises from previous administrations.
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