Housing advocates call for voucher program as seasonal shelters close

It’s been a crisp spring, but shelters across New York state are closing their doors in anticipation of warmer weather, leaving many experiencing homelessness without an outlet for relief.

“You just never know how it’s going to be,” said Patrick McCarthy. “I got a tent, I have my sleeping bag and hope not to be woken up in the middle of the night by anything.”

Right now, McCarthy is experiencing homelessness in Albany…

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