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Homeless outreach program that began in NYC shifts tactics in rural regions
A homeless outreach program that began in New York City is shifting tactics in rural regions, with the Southern Tier counties reporting a rise in homeless population from 240 in 2019 to 640 in 2025. Butch Andreas is highlighted as a local outreach worker in the Southern Tier.
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