Number of Poor New Yorkers Rises Again – One in Five New Yorkers Now Living in Poverty Posted on September 22, 2011 by Giselle Routhier New data released today by the Census Bureau document the rise and breadth of poverty in New York City. Although the news is not surprising for many advocates, organizations and individuals that see poverty every day, it succeeds in painting a shocking picture ..Read More
Advantage Court Ruling: Bad for Homeless NYers, Bad for Taxpayers, but There’s a Better Solution Posted on September 15, 2011 by Patrick Markee As we reported here yesterday, A New York State Supreme Court judge rules late Tuesday against plaintiffs in a lass-action lawsuit challenging the City’s attempt to cut off Advantage rent subsidies for more than 12,000 formerly-homeless households. The ..Read More
Advantage Tenants: Important Update Posted on September 14, 2011 by Giselle Routhier We are sorry to report that the trial court ruled yesterday afternoon that New York City has “no ongoing obligation, contractual or otherwise, to continue the Advantage program.” See the Reuters news article here. HOWEVER, for now, the appellate i ..Read More
Advantage Tenants: September Rent will be Paid Posted on September 1, 2011 by Giselle Routhier Because of ongoing litigation, the City has announced that it will continue to pay Advantage rent subsidies for current tenants for the month of September. This will only cover Advantage tenants who are still within their lease period. Please click here for ..Read More