Homeless on Long Island
Across the US, rising housing costs have caused homelessness to proliferate. We go inside a Long Island homeless shelter and speak to Executive Director Sister Aimee Koonmen as well as current and former residents. The conversation continues with Greta Guarton and Vincent Hom.
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Baldwin High School on Long Island is transforming its traditional library space into a collaborative hub outfitted with 21st-century tech.
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