It is a nightmare that plays out on the streets and subways every few months: A homeless person with a history of mental illness or violence falls through the cracks or wanders away from the system intended to help him, surfaces in a psychotic rage and attacks a random New Yorker.

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Institute for Community Living and Neighborhood Coalition for Shelter Announce Partnership to Expand Support for New Yorkers Facing Housing Instability
NCS will Join ICL as An Affiliate, Boosting Services and Reducing Operational Costs New York, NY — April 29, 2026 — The Boards of the

