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NYC homeless advocates: city not providing shelter

Quick ReadNYC homeless advocates sue city, say it does not provide adequate shelter to those in need

NEW YORK (AP) — Homeless advocates accused New York City of violating its court-mandated responsibility to shelter any homeless person in need, and said in a lawsuit Wednesday that people are sleeping on tables and floors at city facilities.

The Coalition for the Homeless said city shelters have been over capacity many nights during the past several months, and said it is alarming to see such...

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