NYC clears homeless encampment next to NYU dorms — so vagrants set up new camp 100 yards away
New York City officials cleared a homeless encampment located near NYU dormitories. Following the removal, individuals relocated to a new site approximately 100 yards away. One resident expressed disappointment regarding the city's actions.
Vagrants living on the sidewalk across from university dorms were forced to move, with one griping that he thought Mayor Mamdani was a friend of the homeless.
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