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Mayor Activates Code Blue Amid Rising Homeless Crisis

1/24/2026

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, sworn in January 1, faces a rise in Manhattan homeless encampments.
He says the previous administration relocated unhoused individuals without providing sustained support.
With a winter storm forecast for up to 12 inches, Mamdani's office activates a Code Blue.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in response to the impending storm.
He has not yet announced a new homelessness policy.

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Story summary

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, sworn in January 1, faces a rise in Manhattan homeless encampments.
He says the previous administration relocated unhoused individuals without providing sustained support.
With a winter storm forecast for up to 12 inches, Mamdani's office activates a Code Blue.
Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in response to the impending storm.
He has not yet announced a new homelessness policy.