Word: homelessness
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...Central Square area of Cambridge, business managers say they do not have regular problems with homeless people, but the loitering does affect the neighborhood's reputation. "It hasn't affected my business." says Vincent Doucette, manager of the Burger King in Central Square. "It goes with the territory in Central Square. "It goes with the territory in Central Square. It's just a whole perception that its not a place to visit...
...problem for the city's business's is that many homeless people make customers uncomfortable. "We want a pleasant atmosphere," Kane says. "Business will suffer if we have an unpleasant atmosphers...
...McCambridge and scores of homeless people it is an issue of dignity and human rights. Says McCambridge: "They have the same right as anybody else to stay on the sidewalk...
Rhew served on the committee that drew up the original plans for Rock for Shelter, a benefit for area homeless...
Since De La Soul cost thousands more than the smaller scale bands Rhew and his committee booked, the risk was greater. And, Rhew argued, a benefit for the homeless is no place for a big risk...