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NYC Families Seeking Shelter Have to Prove They’re Homeless. A New Bill Would Simplify That Process. As New York City’s shelter population remains high, legislators are taking aim at an intake process that requires homeless families to prove they are indeed homeless to city investigators.ByPatrick Spauster9 hours ago
