Comptroller Lander Talks Shelter Capacity, Rikers and More

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jul 20, 2023

Mayor Adams announced a new policy that will require single adults to look elsewhere for housing after 60 days in a city shelter. New York City Comptroller Brad Lander shares his thoughts on the packed shelters and the policy, plus talks about his office's findings on last year's "sweeps" of homeless encampments and the ongoing crisis at Rikers Island.

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