The homeless learned how to sneak into the Kennedy airport and now they are warming themselves there

Many travelers and employees have noticed an increase in the number of homeless people living at Kennedy Airport in Queens. Fox5.

The flight attendant said that a popular place for the homeless is the footpath between the airport terminal and Terminal 5, as it is heated. On a cold winter day, 5 to 10 people can hide there.

Employees believe that people take the subway to Jamaica station and then use the air train to get to the airport, which is a public place. And that means the guards can't kick out the homeless.

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While some say they don't feel safe because of the presence of the homeless. Flight attendants arriving and departing at early or late hours say they feel insecure every day.

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The Port Authority said it is coordinating with non-profit group Urban Pathways. Its mission is to provide outreach and housing, services, and support to New Yorkers who are at risk or homeless.

The Port Authority said: “Many checks are made every day at each terminal to evaluate any resources that may be needed.” However, Urban Pathways was unable to share specific data or indicators of the organization's success.

According to the Homeless Relief Coalition, the number of single, homeless adults is now 117% higher than it was 10 years ago. Therefore, the homeless can be seen in many places, even at the airport.

Urban Pathways provides services including, but not limited to, access to shelters, permanent placement, referral for medical treatment, and psychiatric assessment/referral for treatment.

Urban Pathways provides two employees - a team leader and a human resources specialist - at the airport 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It also offers the services of an additional certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor 40 hours per week.