Tents instead of tourists: Mamdani's troubles in New York
New York's homelessness crisis is worsening: a March 2026 survey found nearly 5,000 homeless individuals, an 11% increase from the previous year. Residents and business owners are furious at Mayor Mamdani's eviction policies, while human rights activists warn that the lack of affordable housing will exacerbate the situation.
The article addresses the growing crisis of homeless encampments in New York City under Mayor Zoran Mamdani. The Intrepid Museum area in western Manhattan, once a popular tourist destination, is suffering from an increase in encampments and open drug use, causing parents to avoid the area. According to a Wall Street Journal report, New Yorkers are losing patience. A March 2026 survey indicates nearly 5,000 homeless individuals on the city's streets, an 11% increase from the previous year. Mamdani has promised a plan to build 200,000 housing units over the next decade, but human rights activists warn that chasing the homeless from place to place without affordable housing will worsen the distress. The article notes a loophole in eviction laws that allows encampments to repeatedly return.