The order by New York State Supreme Court Judge Erika Edwards came after a hearing the Legal Aid Society and the Coalition for the Homeless had asked the court to hold Friday, citing a 1981 consent decree under which the city and the state must shelter those in need.
Edwards gave the city until Wednesday to identify state facilities and resources it needs to provide appropriate shelter. The state would then have until Aug. 15 to respond. Following the court order, the New York City mayor's office said the city needed state and federal support to address a crisis, without offering specifics.
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