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Discussion on the current homeless situation in New York City
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Council Member Paladino and Dr. Mitch Katz engage in a Q&A session about the current homeless situation in New York City. Dr. Katz provides estimates on the number of homeless individuals, including those with serious mental illness.
- Dr. Katz estimates there are 1,000 seriously mentally ill people living on the street
- The total number of homeless people in New York City is estimated at around 55,000
- They discuss the varying circumstances of homelessness, from recent evictions to long-term homelessness with addiction issues
Vickie Paladino
1:14:06
How many homeless people are there in the City Of New York right now?
Dr. Mitch Katz
1:14:10
Well, so, there are, best estimate I'll tell you the number I know best because of the bridge to home.
1:14:16
There are a thousand seriously mentally ill people who are living on the street.
Vickie Paladino
1:14:22
A thousand.
Dr. Mitch Katz
1:14:23
A thousand.
1:14:23
Okay.
1:14:23
The number of homeless people I believe is 55,000.
1:14:27
Am I remembering?
1:14:28
I think plus minus 55,000 people are homeless Yes.
1:14:34
In New York City.
1:14:35
And and there's and right.
1:14:37
And they vary.
1:14:37
Right?
1:14:38
From the people who are economically homeless as in I got evicted yesterday
Selvena Brooks-Powers
1:14:43
Correct.
Dr. Mitch Katz
1:14:43
To the people who've been homeless for years with addiction issues.