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The Business of Homelessness: NYC’s Biggest Shelter Contractor Makes Millions, Offers Shoddy Facilities

By Alex Kotch,

Published on Oct 16, 2019   —   16 min read

New York
Acacia Network Housing's Skyway Men's Shelter in May 2019 in Jamaica, Queens.

Summary

As residents complain of maintenance, supply, and safety issues, Acacia Network’s politically connected executives bring home hefty salaries and face a self-dealing investigation.

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Alex Kotch

Alex is a reporter at Sludge and a contributor to The Young Turks. He was previously part of the award-winning investigative team at International Business Times, and his other work has appeared in T

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