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Capital Region Homelessness Rises Amid Statewide Drop | Albany News
While New York State saw overall homelessness decline between 2024 and 2025, four Capital Region counties—Rensselaer, Schenectady, Greene, and Columbia—are experiencing a sharp rise, with nearly 40% of homeless individuals in Rensselaer being children. Advocates blame soaring living costs and rent pressures, while state officials tout a major housing initiative aimed at creating 100,000 affordable units. Critics question the reliability of the snapshot-style data, but officials stand by it, speculating that migration from NYC may be driving the uptick in upstate homelessness. Listen in…
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