Good Morning, Brooklyn: Thursday, May 26, 2022
FIVE-FOLD INCREASE IN PEOPLE ACCEPTING HELP: Three months into the Subway Safety Plan, 1,379 people experiencing homelessness have accepted placement in safe haven, stabilization, and shelter beds, Mayor Eric Adams announced yesterday. This is a five-fold increase in people accepting services compared with the first week of the plan, when only 22 people accepted shelter. A key component of the plan also directs NYPD personnel to assist in enforcing certain subway rules, such as sleeping across multiple seats, exhibiting aggressive behavior to passengers, or creating an unsanitary environment.
The plan includes comprehensive investments in short- and medium-term solutions, including expanded outreach teams with New York Police Department (NYPD) officers and clinicians, additional housing and mental health resources, and outlines long-term systems improvements through changes to state and federal laws.
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CHAMBER HOLDS BROOKLYN ENERGY SUMMIT: The 2022 Brooklyn Energy Summit & Expo, coming up on June 21, will include a comprehensive lineup of speakers and exhibitors focusing on creating solutions and driving action towards clean energy.(Link to register or to join the Brooklyn Chamber: https://www.brooklynchamber.com/events/)