Statewide Drop, Local Surge in Homelessness | Montpelier News

While New York state saw an eight percent drop in homelessness, Clinton County in the North Country faced a shocking 30 percent spike—highlighting a stark local crisis. Most homeless residents are sheltered, but the real challenge is transitioning them to permanent housing amid soaring costs, slow systems, and scarce affordable options. Local efforts, like Plattsburgh’s crisis warming center, aim to bridge the gap—but the uphill battle continues as statewide progress masks deep regional struggles. 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/5a5fe32d02668948