NYC moves 3,500 homeless, only 114 in shelters

New York City reported that it moved 3,500 people from homeless encampments, but only 114 were placed in temporary shelters. The city spent $3.5 million on clearing 2,300 encampments from January to September last year. City officials noted that no individuals were placed in permanent housing. The administration stated that convincing people to accept shelter can take multiple attempts, and limited housing options complicate the process. The data, released under a new City Council law, shows that 71% of sweeps occurred at previously cleared locations. Advocates argue that the sweeps are ineffective and harmful, calling for a focus on providing permanent housing solutions.