Fact Check: Are more children sleeping in New York City homeless shelters than Yankee Stadium has seats?

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Claimant: Christine Quinn (D)


Claim: “Today, there are more children sleeping in New York City’s homeless shelters than there are seats in Yankee Stadium.”


Rating: FALSE


Explanation: New York City data shows about 28,000 to 30,000 children in homeless shelters on recent nights, below Yankee Stadium’s 46,543-seat capacity.


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Date: 05/14/2026


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Last Updated on May 14, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check