Mamdani says NYC homeless encampment sweeps will resume

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that sweeps of improvised homeless encampments in New York City will restart, and he said the city’s homeless services department will lead the effort with continued engagement to connect people with shelter and services.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that sweeps of improvised homeless encampments will restart. He had paused the previous administration’s sweep policy shortly after taking office, saying it had not resulted in sufficient housing. Mamdani said the new approach will be led by the city’s homeless services department and will include continued engagement with the people affected. He described the effort as focused on connecting people with shelter and services. Officials said: - Mamdani announced that sweeps of improvised homeless encampments will resume. - He paused the earlier sweep policy after his inauguration, citing insufficient housing outcomes. - The homeless services department will lead the new method and maintain engagement with people affected. - Mamdani said the effort aims to connect people with shelter and services. Summary: The decision restarts enforcement activity while emphasizing outreach and attempts to link people to shelter and services. Undetermined at this time.