Manhattan's West Side Encampment Crisis | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 18, 2026 · 1m

A sprawling homeless encampment along Manhattan’s West Side is sparking outrage and debate, with locals calling for urgent action as trash piles up and tents remain untouched despite a new seven-day outreach policy. Critics say the city’s approach is ineffective, with outreach workers mostly cleaning up trash while ignoring the root issues. Some residents even suggest giving police more power to enforce rules, while visitors express sadness over the city’s failure to deliver promised support. Reports of people stealing power from utility poles and unverified claims of sex work in the area…