The city plans to spend nearly $ 1.1 billion to house homeless people in commercial hotels. (crainsnewyork.com)
The city would also completely phase out the use of commercial hotel facilities as shelters, where 7,500 New Yorkers are currently housed, by the end of 2023. (politico.com)
The city's reliance on commercial hotels is «truly out of control,» Stringer said, noting that almost half of the increased spending on homelessness across all city agencies has come from an boost in spending on these types of shelters. (politico.com)