NYT > Homeless Persons

• San Jose Considers Arresting Homeless People Who Refuse Housing
  The mayor of the Silicon Valley city has proposed arresting people who don’t accept offers of shelter. It’s the latest sign of frustrations over tent encampments in California.
• In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job
  People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.
• New York City Council Approves Bill to Build More Public Bathrooms
  The law will require the city to double its number of public restrooms by 2035.
• N.Y.P.D. to Deploy Teams to Fight Minor Crimes, Touching Off Skepticism
  The new Quality of Life division will investigate things like homeless encampments and public urination. Critics say the program is a license to harass the poor.
• Top Pro Bono Leader Resigns from Paul Weiss, a Firm Hit in Trump’s Crackdown on Big Law
  Steven Banks, who once ran New York’s social services department, said he wanted to return to helping the homeless. He leaves within weeks of the elite firm striking a deal with President Trump.