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Housing First: 'The Collector of Bedford Street'

In one New York City neighborhood, residents have taken unusual steps to support a beloved member of the community. As part of NPR's year-long Housing First series, correspondent Joseph Shapiro reports on how Larry Selman's friends are making sure he's financially secure for life. See a clip from a documentary about Selman and his neighbors.

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Joseph Shapiro is a NPR News Investigations correspondent.
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