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[WATCH] Homeless In New York City

2024-12-31T12:00:00-05:00

Explore the unseen corners of the bustling metropolis in this powerful travel documentary, diving deep into the dark side of New York City. While the city is often celebrated for its grandeur and opportunities, it also hides a heartbreaking reality: the Homelessness Crisis. In this eye-opening travel documentary, we uncover the struggles of those living on the streets, revealing the challenges and resilience of the homeless in New York. From the glitzy skyline to the shadows of the city’s darkest alleys, this journey captures the raw truth about life in New York. Join us as we shed light on America's dark side, exploring the broader issue of homelessness in the United States and what it means to survive in one of the wealthiest countries. A must-watch for fans of dark side documentaries, this travel documentary reveals stories you’ll never forget.

🎯 Key Moments:
00:00 Travel Documentary
01:48 The Scope of Homelessness in New York City
03:16 Stories from the Streets
08:17 Challenges Faced by the Homeless Population
09:37 Safety Concerns
11:11 The Role of Shelters
12:15 Nonprofit Contributions
13:27 Government Policies and Their Impact
13:48 Policy Analysis
14:30 Personal Accounts and Human Resilience
16:23 How Travelers Can Engage
18:11 A Glimpse into the Future
19:21 Conclusion

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[VIDEO] Young and Homeless in New York City

2024-05-23T12:00:00-04:00

For many, New York City is a place of dreams. But John Torres knows it's darker sides. He and his family live in one of the city's homeless shelters.

For more than a year John Torres and his wife Zoe have been looking for an apartment, without any luck. A daughter being added to the equation hasn't made things any easier. John has a part-time job, but it doesn’t pay enough for them to make ends meet. The challenge he faces is one affecting many. As of January 2023, around 650,000 Americans are in a similar position - the highest number of homeless people in the USA ever, with more than 90,000 in New York alone. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, many aid programs have been discontinued and the cost of housing has risen so dramatically, that in some cases residents can no longer afford the rent and end up on the streets. Many of the organizations offering aid are privately funded, like the one helping John Torres. But finding affordable housing is difficult. A report by Benjamin Alvarez Gruber.

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[VIDEO] NYC is Building Anti-Homeless Streets...

2023-11-15T12:00:00-05:00

“Hostile Architecture” has many purposes, but should it be used against NYC’s most vulnerable? There are examples of this type of design all over the city, some by private companies, and others by the city itself.

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[WATCH] 10 Years After He Lived in a Tunnel - Mole People: Carlos Update

2023-02-25T12:00:00-05:00

Ten years after filmmaker Erik K Swanson first published a video showing how a man named "Carlos" was living comfortably under a manhole in an Amtrak train tunnel, the two recently reconnected. Check out the update video to hear more about his story, and check out the GoFundme that Carlos' friend Jose set up for him.

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[VIDEO] Living in the Tunnels Beneath New York - Mole People: Walter

2022-11-06T12:00:00-05:00

Stories of "mole people" have always intrigued me. Years ago I went urban exploring in search of these mole people living in the tunnels under New York City. I found some of them in the Freedom Tunnel, a train tunnel that runs under the West Side highway.

This tunnel is well known for its graffiti, but is also the home to several homeless people. Two of these men were nice enough to invite me into their homes in the train tunnel.

This video is a short interview with Walter, a homeless man who has lived in the Freedom Tunnel for over 20 years. The level of comfort and amenities he has made for himself in the train tunnel is astonishing. It is a paradox that a so called "homeless person" has made such a nice home for himself.

He had electricity, a computer, a stereo, and many other modern comforts underground. Walter talks about his life in the tunnel, and some of what it takes to survive living below the streets of New York.

Sadly Walter passed away in 2012 when he was struck by a train.

The authorities cleared everyone out of the tunnel a few years later, and cleaned up the entire area. The police now make routine sweeps through the tunnel.

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[VIDEO] Living in the Tunnels Beneath New York - Mole People: Carlos

2022-10-18T12:00:00-04:00

Carlos lived in a sewer in the Freedom Tunnel in New York City. He is what many consider one of the mole people - a name given to the homeless who live in the tunnels beneath New York.

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[WATCH] Super Soul Party 2022 (New York City Chapter)

2022-02-24T16:00:00-05:00

For more than 50 years, "Art in the Parks" has made New York City one of the country's largest open air galleries. CBS2's Steve Overmyer checked out a new installation that's turning heads on Park Avenue.

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[VIDEO] The Doe Fund Gives Formerly Incarcerated and Homeless People NYC Jobs Through "Ready, Willing & Able"

2019-07-04T17:00:00-04:00

The Doe Fund's mission is to develop and implement cost-effective, holistic programs that meet the needs of a diverse population working to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and criminal recidivism. All of The Doe Fund's programs and innovative business ventures ultimately strive to help homeless and formerly incarcerated individuals achieve permanent self-sufficiency.

Check out The Doe Fund to support and learn more about the "men in blue" of Ready, Willing & Able.

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Rethink Food Repurposes Food Waste From New York City's Top Restaurants to Feed Homeless New Yorkers

2019-01-25T17:00:00-05:00

Rethink Food NYC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to recover nutritious excess food from New York City restaurants in order to provide low or no-cost meals to local homeless and families in need.

According to Feeding America, there are 42 million people facing hunger in the United States, with 1.4 million being in New York City alone. Astonishingly, research shows about 40% of the food produced in America today goes to waste; this is equivalent to 70 billion tons. Our goal is make sure the wholesome excess food gets to hungry mouths.

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These Homeless Girl Scouts in New York City Find Home Amongst Each Other

2018-08-20T14:30:00-04:00

In New York City, Girl Scout Troop 6000 is a very unique troop that is comprised of only homeless children living in the City's shelter system. Started by a former shelter resident Giselle Burgess, the troop provides the children with a stable group and community amongst the chaos of the shelters. Learn more in this touching video from Great Big Story.

They sell cookies, earn badges and, on their honor, try to help people at all times. But there’s something that makes their sisterhood even more special. Meet Girl Scout Troop 6000: the first of its kind for girls living in the New York City shelter system. Founder Giselle Burgess knows how important community and stability are for those facing homelessness … because she’s been there herself.

Donate to Troop 6000 here.

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