A (Bad) New Record High: Homelessness

The Brian Lehrer Show | Oct 8, 2014

The number of homeless people housed in city shelters hit a new high this week. Commissioner of the Department of Homeless Services, Gilbert Taylor discusses what the agency is doing to reduce homelessness, including eviction prevention and financial counseling, and rental assistance for families leaving shelters.

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