The Problem Of Homelessness In New York

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Regardless of what city you might be in, you will almost certainly see one or many homeless individuals. Homelessness is a problem on a national level with some areas experiencing more than others. One particular area, which has always seen and felt the effects of homelessness, is New York. New York's homeless population is growing year after year and there are many factors contributing to this problem.

In the current state of the market it is becoming increasingly more difficult to find affordable housing. In fact, the price for developers to buy land has increased so much that fewer and fewer new housing projects are being started. This upsets the supply and demand of housing for a growing population, which in turn causes housing costs

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