Kraham, City Officials Host Homelessness Workshop

Kraham, city officials host homelessness workshop

BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) - The City of Binghamton is hosting a two-day workshop exploring a new strategy for addressing the immediate needs of the unsheltered homeless population. Two dozen local stakeholders attended the Direct To Housing Unsheltered Homelessness Response Workshop at the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator this morning. Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham and City Council [...]

Mike’s Musings: Homelessness Is Not Just a Big-City Problem

When most people think about homelessness, they picture the sidewalks of Detroit, Chicago or Los Angeles. But homelessness is no longer confined to America’s largest cities. It is increasingly visible in smaller Michigan communities, including Three Rivers and Jackson.The problem may look different here than it does in Detroit, but it is real. Some people sleep in cars, motels, shelters or the homes of friends and relatives. Others live in tents…

Police host public discussion over homelessness, crime in Asian District

Police host public discussion over homelessness, crime in Asian DistrictOKC police co-hosted a public meeting Wednesday in the Asian District, with residents raising concerns over homelessness, crime, and a recent homicide in the area. Get more Oklahoma City news: Oklahoma City Free Press