Homelessness Drops in NYC, Rises Upstate | Buffalo News

Homelessness numbers statewide dipped nearly 8% thanks to New York City’s decline—but upstate communities like Columbia, Greene, Troy, Rensselaer, and Schenectady saw shocking 50-40% spikes. Kids make up 32% of the homeless population—double the national average. The Comptroller’s office urges a united public, private, and nonprofit effort to tackle this growing crisis, especially for children, warning that progress can’t be taken for granted. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/83c9999f4bb5b403