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*The average monthly census for Families with Children in shelter decreased for four consecutive months from 8,128 in October 2007 to 7,756 in February 2008 - a 5% decrease

*Street homelessness in New York City is down 12% since last year and 25% since 2005












NY’S RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
   


Commissioner Hess with Knick City Dancers and Children at LIFE Center

Knicks City Dancers
Teach Children in Shelter Their Dance Steps

The Knicks City Dancers dance in front of 18,000 basketball fans at one of the world's most famous sports arenas, Madison Square Garden. But on May 3, three members of the Knicks’ official dance team performed for one of their most energetic and engaging audiences - children at the LIFE Center, a family shelter in Manhattan. (photo at left courtesy of MSG PHOTOS)

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Mayor Bloomberg at VASH News Conference

Permanent Housing for Homeless Veterans
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg helps announce a federal award of $9.4 million to New York City to permanently house more than 1,000 homeless veterans and fulfill recommendations of the joint NYC/VA Task Force on ending veteran homelessness.

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Mayor Bloomberg and DHS Commissioner Hess announcing Street Homelessness is down

Decline in Street
Homelessness For The Third Consecutive Year

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) Commissioner Robert V. Hess announced that street homelessness in New York City is down 12 percent since last year and 25 percent since 2005.

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Newly Renovated Recreation Center at Park Slope Armory

Newly Renovated
Recreation Center At Park Slope Armory
City officials, Prospect Park YMCA Executive Director, and students from P.S. 10 in Brooklyn cut the ribbon on newly renovated recreation center at Park Slope Armory that will serve local students and community members. See release for more details.

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Daily Census
(For May 8, 2008)
8,806 Families
6,750 Single Adults

34,106

Total Individuals
 
Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter
Uniting for Solutions Beyond Shelter is an action plan that brings together the business, nonprofit, and public sector communities to address the challenging issue of homelessness at its core.
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New Stats
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