last week, 53% of new yorkers reported seeing more homeless people than they did a few years ago. facing mounting pressure to reduce and serve the homeless population, mayor de blasio unveiled a $22 million plan to help new yorkers suffering from mental illness. the initiative nyc safe proposes more services for the homeless who pose a danger to themselves and others. but what happens if the homeless become just another prop in the ongoing drama between the mayor and the police? joining the table now is christie hart, executive director of hopeless services united. thank you for being here. i want to start by asking you, what is your response to hearing the characterization of homeless people in this callout by the sba saying take pictures of people urinating in public and doing open air drug activity, is this a stereotyping of homeless people you are bothered by? absolutely. when i heard this, it was clear this was a publicity stunt designed to shame the mayor and