Mamdani reboots homeless encampment sweeps in New York City
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the city will resume clearing makeshift homeless encampments, promising to take a more humane approach to a practice he previously criticized. Mamdani paused ...
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani bringing back homeless encampment sweeps, but with some differences
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how ...
Mamdani reinstating homeless encampment sweeps in pledge reversal
The Mamdani administration will have the Department of Homeless Services lead the sweep efforts, instead of the police department, the mayor announced Wednesday.
City Limits
Mamdani’s Approach to Homeless Sweeps, And What Else Happened This Week in Housing
Mamdani said his administration will handle "sweeps" of public homeless encampments differently from previous Mayor Eric Adams.
New York City mayor Mamdani resumes homeless encampment sweeps with a humane approach
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a humane approach to clearing homeless encampments, prioritizing outreach and support amid rising concerns over recent outdoor deaths.
Planetizen
Mamdani Criticized for Continuing Homeless Sweeps
The mayor previously pledged to end the practice of clearing unhoused encampments, calling prior mayor Adams’ strategy a failure.