POVERTY IN NEW YORK: Hunger, Homelessness and Hope

More than 20% of New Yorkers live in poverty, and the numbers are increasing. What are the causes, and what kinds of support are available? We are joined by Joel Berg, Executive Director of the New York City Coalition against Hunger and Patrick Markee, Senior Policy Analyst for Coalition for the Homeless. Producer/Host: Heather Wokusch, Producer/Director: Gloria Messer. Shot at the Manhattan Neighborhood Network studios.

[@DavidAJones-ys5rr]

Informative, insightful, challenging

[@selenahole8601]

God bless these men for the work they do

[@marylounegley1904]

sad but important, never see stuff like this on tv

[@noreenmccotter7145]

not only in New York, same story everywhere

[@siennaclarke9097]

We totally agree! Be BETTER Movement is trying to incorporate the two

[@margaritasiacor8039]

poverty continues to be a serious problem for many communities.

[@penelopedonoghue1797]

Hard to find hope with all of that inequity

[@edwinaschober9916]

I like the 'ideological crisis' idea

[@hectordomingoming5166]

Another great interview, really enjoying this channel

[@allielisk9007]

worst homeless crisis since the great depression!

[@maannkhan8385]

thank you so much for this video it inspired me !!! great job 

[@jodiebirch5419]

Great video.

[@rhondaj.horton5789]

This is so epic!

[@HBuddi]

Most of those homeless and hungry are kids. What impact will this have on future generations?

[@nitahillyard8504]

Bloomberg really messed things up

[@annoliver1968]

this is just so sad

[@user-gp5sw2hi8p]

Bring back Occupy!

[@robanderson9528]

build some housing moron

[@maryevens4749]

tens of thousands of NY kids living in poverty

[@hasidihunk2775]

I wonder if things will improve with the new government

[@kaminakatzokaze2149]

strange how the first guy disappears half way

[@cyrnonord8408]

such a crime that the so-called richest country in the world treats its people like this

[@ziaulhaque7198]

Of course, shows are more interested in Park Avenue than this

[@lasslois185]

A generation of kids growing up poor

[@joevega4446]

While the rich get richer...

[@rajaulhaque7846]

gonna get worse next year!

[@wesallenwebster2900]

Good riddance to Bloomie and his cronies!

[@eugenejamesearl6578]

so­called richest country in the world and then this