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Jewish News 24 · Sep 24, 2026

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REPORT: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has directed NYPD officers not to respond to 311 complaints about homeless encampments, instead sending Department of Homeless Services outreach teams to assess the sites and offer shelter and services. Police will still respond to crimes and public-safety emergencies through 911 and can participate in encampment removals, according to the New York Post.

REPORT: NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has directed NYPD officers not to respond to 311 complaints about homeless encampments, instead sending Department of Homeless Services outreach teams to assess the sites and offer shelter and services. Police will still respond to crimes and public-safety emergencies through 911 and can participate in encampment removals, according to the New York Post.

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