Gopal Bill Would Allow New Jersey Schools to Lease Buildings for Family Care, Homeless Shelters Without Public Bids

TRENTON, N.J. – New legislation introduced in the New Jersey Senate would allow local school boards to lease unused school property to federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) without going through the public…

Toms River Church Drops Plan For Homeless Shelter Under Threat of Eminent Domain

Toms River, NJ – Fearing Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and the township council would move forward on a plan to use eminent domain to seize a waterfront parcel of on a…

Ocean County Commissioner Pushing Homeless Shelter at Library Doesn’t Want Them In His Own Town

MANCHESTER, NJ – Former Manchester Township Mayor and current Ocean County Commissioner Robert Arace today confirmed what Commissioner Frank Sadeghi said yesterday. Despite swirling rumers, Arace told residents in his hometown that…

The Ocean County Library Has Become a Homeless Shelter, Bringing Crime and Safety Concerns With It

The Ocean County Library in Toms River, once a cherished sanctuary for learning and research, has become a shadow of its former self. County officials, in their decision to allow Jon Bon…

Ciccozzi letter shows support for a countywide homeless shelter in Toms River, slams closure of downtown tent city

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — In a letter to residents, Toms River Ward 4 Councilman David Ciccozzi voiced support for a county-operated homeless shelter while sharply criticizing Mayor Dan Rodrick’s handling of local…

Mayor Rodrick Calls Opponent “Clown” and”Liberal Left Democrat” During Clash Over Toms River Homeless Shelter

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Tensions flared between the Toms River council members and candidates aligned with Mayor Dan Rodrick and those candidates and council members aligned with former mayor Mo Hill over…

Toms River councilman joins rally to build homeless shelter on Route 9

TOMS RIVER, NJ — On Saturday, approximately 100 protesters gathered at Toms River Town Hall, demanding township’s approval for a plan to transform Christ Episcopal Church into a homeless shelter. The rally,…

Commissioner Haines Leads Effort for Ocean County Homeless Shelter, Funding

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Homelessness Trust Fund Task Force has unveiled its funding priorities for 2025, focusing on supportive services, rental assistance, and the development of a coordinated prevention…

Poughkeepsie man arrested after violent altercation with deputies at homeless shelter

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — A 27-year-old man was arrested Thursday morning after allegedly assaulting two deputies during a disturbance at a homeless shelter on North Hamilton Street, authorities said. According to the Dutchess…

South Jersey residents upset over Burlington County’s new homeless shelter

WESTAMPTON TWP. — Tensions flared during a Westampton Township Committee meeting this week as residents criticized Burlington County Commissioners Director Felicia Hopson and other officials over a new emergency shelter project. Many…

Toms River Mayor Opposes County Plan for Downtown Homeless Shelter

TOMS RIVER, NJ – An ongoing feud between Toms River Mayor Dan Rodrick and Paul Hulse, organizer of Just Believe, Inc. is taking a new turn today. Last month, Rodrick said he…

Toms River Puts Brakes on Illegal Homeless Shelter Operating Inside Public Park

Toms River, NJ – For years, the recreation building at Toms River’s Riverwood Park has been used each winter to house the homeless during cold winter days. That was under a program…

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Brooklyn Man Receives 17-Year Sentence in Fatal Stabbing at Homeless Shelter

QUEENS, NY — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz has announced the sentencing of Brooklyn resident Ricardo Henry to 17 years to life in prison for the 2019 murder of a homeless shelter…

Man Charged with Murder for Fatal Chokehold in Homeless Shelter Tent

Fayetteville, AR – In a disturbing incident at a local homeless center, 33-year-old Michael Alexander Thomas has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder and possession of drug paraphernalia after fatally choking…

Overnight homeless shelter coming soon to Downtown Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River is a growing city; with that growth, homelessness is also growing. Although a plan by township and county officials to build a large government-operated homeless shelter…

No budget for homeless shelter in Ocean County this year, commissioners report

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Despite growing calls by Ocean County Commissioners Virginia Haines and Gary Quinn, the county will not budget for one in the 2023-24 budget. The Board of Commissioners announced…

Homeless Shelter Sues State Officials Preventing It From Hiring Christian Employees

Homeless Shelter Sues State Officials Preventing It From Hiring Christian Employees Kate Anderson on March 3, 2023 A Christian homeless shelter filed a lawsuit against Washington state officials Thursday alleging that the…

On 12/16/22 at 9:50 PM, inside 225 East 45 St, a 27-year-old female was stabbed to death. The suspect has been identified as 42-year-old Charmaine Croffman

NYPD seeks woman who stabbed and killed another inside Manhattan homeless shelter

New York, NY – Detectives with the New York City Poice Department are searching for a woman suspected of killing a 27-year-old woman Friday night. According to police, at around 9:50 pm,…

Fight outside New Jersey homeless shelter ends with gunfire

JERSEY CITY, NJ – An argument between two individuals outside a Jersey City homeless shelter Sunday night ended with gunfire, police reported. The shooting occurred around 8:24 pm in the area of…

NYC man who killed wife inside Bronx homeless shelter gets 20 years in prison

NEW YORK – A New York City homeless man who killed his 19-year-old wife inside a Bronx homeless shelter is going to prison fo 20 years. Ernesto Valerio, 27, was sentenced to…

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