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The number of homeless New Yorkers hits an all-time high.
The number of homeless New Yorkers hits an all-time high, as many turn away from the city’s shelters, opting instead for the streets of Manhattan. Former City Council speaker and homeless advocate Christine Quinn is here with the details.
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REFUSING A “HAND UP”
Clip: 1/22/2018 | 9m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
The number of homeless New Yorkers hits an all-time high, as many turn away from the city’s shelters, opting instead for the streets of Manhattan. Former City Council speaker and homeless advocate Christine Quinn is here with the details.
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