The article highlights the rising number of older adults experiencing homelessness in New York City due to the affordable housing crisis. The number of single adults aged 65 and older in the city’s main shelter system has more than doubled from 2014 to 2022. Many older New Yorkers, like Robert Kirk, find themselves homeless after losing affordable housing and struggling to find new accommodations on fixed incomes. The demand for affordable senior housing far exceeds the supply, with long waitlists and limited availability. Organizations like LiveOn NY emphasize the urgent need for more affordable housing options and stronger support programs to address this growing issue among the elderly population.

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