Bloomberg on NYC Homelessness: A Total Lack of Accountability

Mayor Bloomberg and top officials finally commented to the heartbreaking New York Times series about Dasani, an 11-year-old homeless girl. But instead of acknowledging that NYC homelessness hit all-time-record levels on his watch, the mayor and his aides r ..Read More

NY Times Editorial: Battling Homelessness in New York City

In the wake of the landmark New York Times report about the life of Dasani, an 11-year-old homeless girl, the Times editorial board weighed in with a call to reverse Mayor Bloomberg’s failed policies and embrace housing-based solutions. This weekend’s ..Read More

Lilliam Barrios-Paoli: A Welcome Choice for Deputy Mayor

We congratulate Lilliam Barrios-Paoli on her appointment as Mayor-elect de Blasio’s Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services. Her comments at yesterday’s press conference announcing her selection show why she is the right person to help tackle record-hig ..Read More

ION TV and Dean Cain Deliver Blankets to Homeless New Yorkers

Have you ever wondered what three tons of compassion looks like? Right before Thanksgiving, thousands of homeless men, women and children found out when ION Television and actor Dean Cain generously donated and helped distribute three tons of thick, warm bla ..Read More

NY Times: Portrait of an 11-Year-Old Homeless Girl

This week’s stunning New York Times series tells the heartbreaking story of Dasani, a homeless girl living in a notoriously bad City-run shelter. Her moving story is a window into the day-to-day hardships of homeless kids and the failure of Bloomberg homel ..Read More