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Mamdani Pledges to End NYC Homeless Encampment Sweeps

12/5/2025

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, announced plans to end homeless encampment sweeps started by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.
He argued the sweeps fail to connect people to permanent housing, despite more than 45,000 complaints about encampments this year.
Critics say the majority of those removed returned to the streets shortly after removal.
Mamdani's election victory was partly due to his focus on housing affordability.

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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, announced plans to end homeless encampment sweeps started by outgoing Mayor Eric Adams.
He argued the sweeps fail to connect people to permanent housing, despite more than 45,000 complaints about encampments this year.
Critics say the majority of those removed returned to the streets shortly after removal.
Mamdani's election victory was partly due to his focus on housing affordability.