Mirela Iverac appears in the following:
Homeless Testing COVID Positive At Lower Rates Than City's General Population
Monday, August 24, 2020
Homeless New Yorkers are testing positive for COVID-19 at a lower rate than the general population.
Pre-pandemic, Homelessness Increased on Streets And Decreased in Subways
Sunday, August 16, 2020
Even before the pandemic struck, more homeless people were turning up on New York City's streets, but fewer in the subways, according to a federally-mandated January count.
One-Third Of New York City Residents Have Lost Their Jobs, Report Says
Thursday, August 13, 2020
New York City’s unemployment rate may be far higher than what’s shown in state statistics, according to a new study.
Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Formerly Homeless Family Deals With Job Loss
Thursday, July 23, 2020
COVID-19 has changed the lives of practically everyone, but this period has been especially challenging for the nearly 800,000 New York City residents who’ve lost their jobs.
De Blasio Scales Back NYPD 'Outreach' To Homeless
Friday, July 17, 2020
Just a year ago, the mayor had announced an unusually close partnership between the NYPD and Department of Homeless Services.
City Lags Far Behind Promised Testing For Homeless New Yorkers
Friday, June 19, 2020
Back in April, Mayor de Blasio said all homeless New Yorkers would be tested for COVID-19 by the middle of May. But so far only a small fraction of them have been tested.
Despite Criticism Over Performance, Homeless Outreach Provider Receives Another Contract
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
The group that’s in charge of homeless outreach in the subway system has been awarded another contract despite facing criticism over its performance.
Child Abuse Reports Plunge During COVID Pandemic
Friday, June 05, 2020
Reports of possible child abuse and neglect have decreased significantly over the past two months.
Lonely Life And Death Of One Homeless New Yorker
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Even without the threat of COVID-19, homeless New Yorkers die young. Many of them, like Angie Henry, pass away without family or friends.
Deaths Of Single Adults In Homeless Shelters Far Outpace City Average
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Fifty-two people died of COVID-19 in shelters for single adults. That’s a rate of 300 per 100,000 residents—more than 50% higher than the citywide average.
Those Homeless From The Subway? Most Aren't Ending Up In Shelters.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
After touting his success in getting homeless New Yorkers out of the subway system and into shelters, Mayor de Blasio is acknowledging only a smaller portion of them are staying there.
Reports Of Domestic Violence Aren't Going Up. That Doesn't Mean It's Not Happening.
Thursday, May 14, 2020
Even though reports of domestic violence in New York City have fallen since the coronavirus outbreak began, experts say there are likely more victims suffering behind closed doors.
City's Effort To House Subway Homeless Comes Up Short
Monday, May 11, 2020
Since the subway shutdown began last week, Mayor de Blasio has touted his success in getting hundreds of homeless people into shelters. But few of them end up staying there.
The 2,200 People Who Overnight In Subways Need To Find A New Place To Sleep
Monday, May 04, 2020
When the entire subway system shuts down, the people will have to look for shelter elsewhere.
NYC's Single Adult Shelter Census Reaches Record High
Friday, April 17, 2020
Amid the COVID-19 outbreak there are more single adults in the city’s homeless shelter system than ever before.
Coronavirus Victim, Leroy Hammett, Remembered As A Pillar In His South Bronx Community
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Some victims of the coronavirus outbreak were widely well-known. Others, like Leroy Hammett, were less well-known but stood out in their communities.
City Starts Moving Seniors Out Of Congregate Homeless Shelters
Tuesday, April 07, 2020
After pleas to protect vulnerable residents in congregate-style shelters during the coronavirus outbreak the city will relocate homeless senior citizens in hotels.
Network of Charities and Volunteers Feed New York's Seniors
Monday, April 06, 2020
With the spread of COVID-19 there’s an increased need for food, especially among seniors who are not leaving their apartment these days.
City Continues Breaking Up Homeless Encampments, Despite CDC Guidelines
Monday, March 30, 2020
The de Blasio administration has continued breaking up homeless encampments during the coronavirus outbreak, rejecting guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Some Homeless Shelters Pose Big Risks For Spread Of Coronavirus
Friday, March 27, 2020
City officials have reported that a second homeless person has died from COVID-19 while the total number of cases in the shelter system increased from 17 to 59 over the past week.