Event Brief
NYC Spends More on Homelessness Than Average Household Earns
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: NYC's spending on homelessness has surged 262% to $368M since 2019, while street homelessness rises 26%.
WHO: New York City
WHAT: Increased spending on homelessness
WHEN: Mar 18, 2026 at 1:58 PM ET
WHERE: New York City
WHY: To address rising homelessness despite increased funding
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