Homeless New Yorkers and the Right to Vote Posted on October 27, 2008 by Patrick Markee Election Day is fast approaching, and this November 4th residents of New York will be faced with some important choices. In addition to the momentous election for President and members of Congress, New Yorkers will be choosing members of the State Legislature ..Read More
Homeless Kids and School Absenteeism Posted on October 22, 2008 by Patrick Markee A new report from the Center for New York City affairs at The New School paints a troubling portrait of chronic absenteeism in New York City public schools and notes that it primarily affects children in low-income neighborhoods. The report, “Strengtheni ..Read More
New Study on the Working Poor Posted on October 15, 2008 by Patrick Markee Alarming data from a new report reveals that in 2006 – well before the worsening economic downturn – more than one out of four working families nationwide is low-income. The study, “Working Hard, Still Falling Short,” also documents t ..Read More
Changing Course from Mayor Bloomberg’s Failed Approach to Homelessness Posted on October 14, 2008 by Patrick Markee In August the New York City Independent Budget Office released an analysis of Mayor Bloomberg’s five-year plan to reduce homelessness by two-thirds, and found that the Bloomberg administration is far from achieving its goals. The IBO report (available h ..Read More
Welcome! Posted on October 14, 2008 by Patrick Markee Welcome to the Coalition for the Homeless blog! Here you’ll find the most up-to-date information – and lively discussion – about the Coalition; about homeless and housing policy in New York and elsewhere; about our latest advocacy efforts; an ..Read More