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FDR Drive Encampment Crisis | New York City News
Under the FDR Drive in Lower Manhattan, a sprawling homeless encampment has turned a once-closed flood zone into a chaotic, unsanitary hotspot—trash piles, foul smells, and even fights are disrupting daily life as locals grapple with compassion and frustration. With makeshift shelters and personal belongings scattered near playgrounds, city officials are stepping in with cleanups and outreach, trying to balance public health concerns with urgent support for those without homes. It’s a raw, visible crisis forcing tough conversations about homelessness in one of the nation’s busiest cities…
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