Property destroyed, people separated from services, no reduction in street homelessness: Adams’ sweeps 6 months in Posted on October 6, 2022 by Curtis Brodner in Audacy NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — “They left a note, and said they were going to do a sweep. But unfortunately I had run to the bathroom, and when I came back everything was gone, including all my clothes, all my property. All my stuff was gone.” Read more… ..Read More
Your Rights as a Voter Posted on October 5, 2022 by JACQUELYN SIMONE Can I vote without a permanent address? YES! In 1984, Coalition for the Homeless filed the lawsuit Pitts v. Black, which guaranteed the right to vote for homeless New Yorkers living in shelters, on the streets, or in welfare hotels. What do I need when I go to ..Read More
Adams migrant ‘tent city’ relocation fails to quell safety and accessibility concerns Posted on October 5, 2022 by Arun Venugopal in Gothamist A decision by Mayor Eric Adams to abruptly relocate a “tent city” for asylum seekers from Orchard Beach in the Bronx to Randall’s Island is drawing similar concerns from elected officials and advocates that the location is inaccessible and at risk of flo ..Read More
NYC Coalition for the Homeless: Cruise ships are not the right solution for asylum seekers Posted on October 1, 2022 by Jessica Jones-Gorman in Silive Mayor Eric Adams administration is reportedly close to a deal with Norwegian Cruise Lines to lease one of their ships for at least six months using the site to house migrants as they’re processed into the city’s shelter system. The NYC Coalition for the Ho ..Read More