homeless shelters
Coverage of homeless shelters in the Nexus archive.
- Stein vetoes ‘unauthorized camping’ homeless ban in NC
Gov. Josh Stein vetoed a North Carolina bill (House Bill 437) that would have banned unauthorized homeless encampments and required municipalities to provide temporary shelter sites with sanitation and safety facilities. Stein criticized the bill as unfunded and ineffective, while supporters argued it would create humane, drug-free conditions. Republican leaders may attempt to override the veto.
- California city rolls out ‘glamping’ for homeless amid fierce criticism over costs
A California city has introduced 'glamping' accommodations for homeless individuals, but faces criticism over the program's costs. An audit found the city spent $63.2 million on homeless shelters over two years without established cost-effectiveness metrics.
- NY lawmakers OK measure requiring Wi-Fi in homeless shelters statewide
New York lawmakers approved a bill requiring all homeless shelters in the state to provide high-speed broadband internet service. The measure mandates that shelters offer this service statewide.
- New Yorkers entering homeless shelters surged 27% under Adams, report says
Homeless shelter entries in New York surged 27% under Adams, according to a report. The increase occurred between 2022 and 2025, excluding asylum seekers.
- Businesswoman flees in terror after woke city officials let SEVEN homeless shelters open near her spa and dystopian chaos ensued, lawsuit alleges
A businesswoman filed a lawsuit against city officials for allowing seven homeless shelters to open near her spa, claiming dystopian chaos ensued. The lawsuit alleges she fled in terror due to the situation.