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The subway system has become a refuge for individuals who feel they have no alternative. While city officials and community activists argue over the rights of the homeless to reside in such public spaces, there is consensus that help must be extended to those who cannot recognize their need for assistance. With an estimated 4,100 people potentially residing in the subway, the situation is dire. Once bustling with activity, subway stations now showcase a striking vacancy rate, with only 52 of 195 retail spaces open for business.