Testimony

Coalition for the Homeless routinely provides testimony on a range of homeless policy issues at public hearings before the New York State Legislature and the New York City Council.

Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society on the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2025, the Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2024-2028, and the Fiscal 2024 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report

March 11, 2024 – The Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society submitted testimony before the General Welfare Committee of the New York City Council, providing insight into the impact of proposed funding for the shelter system and related programs serving all unhoused New Yorkers.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society for the Oversight Hearing on DSS Manipulation of Monthly Eligibility Rate Reporting and Intros

March 01, 2024 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare in response to findings by the Department of Investigation regarding manipulation of monthly eligibility rate data by DSS and Intros. 210-2024 and 349-2024.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Housing

February 14, 2024 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature regarding NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Housing.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Mental Hygiene

February 13, 2024 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature regarding NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Mental Hygiene.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services

January 31, 2024 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature regarding NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Encampment Sweeps Reporting Bill

December 7, 2023 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to various New York City Council Committees regarding Councilmember House proposed legislation Intro No. 1153 regarding the reporting on the removal of homeless individuals and their belongings in connection with sweeps conducted by NYPD and other NYC agencies.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on the Mayor’s 60-Day Shelter Stay Limit

August 10, 2023 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee regarding the Mayor’s 60-Day Shelter Stay Limit for Adult Migrants.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Immigration and General Welfare

June 21, 2023 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Immigration and General Welfare.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services

February 13, 2023 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature regarding NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Proposed CityFHEPS Amendments

January 10, 2023 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Human Resources Administration regarding proposed amendments to the CityFHEPS housing subsidy.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Fair Chance for Housing

December 8, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Civil and Human Rights regarding Intro. 632, the Fair Chance for Housing bill.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on Public Assistance Benefits

October 26, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the NYS Assembly Standing Committee on Social Services regarding public assistance benefits.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Resources and Services for Newly Arrived Asylum Seekers

September 30, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Immigration regarding resources and services for newly arrived asylum seekers.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Several Homelessness Bills

September 13, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding Intros. 92, 108, 124, 132, 190, 229, 276, 421, 431, 513, and 522.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on Long-Standing NYC Shelter Intake Issues and the Recent Increase in Asylum Seekers

August 9, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding the shelter intake process for homeless families, the surge in applications, and the need for adequate shelter capacity.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on “Housing Our Neighbors”

July 1, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless presented testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Housing and Buildings regarding the City’s Housing Our Neighbors plan.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Unsheltered Homelessness in New York City

May 3, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding unsheltered homelessness in New York City and three pieces of legislation to require reports on homelessness and housing.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on the Impact of the Expiration of the Eviction Moratoriums

February 28, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding the impact of the expiration of the eviction moratoriums.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services

February 2, 2022 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature on the 2022 NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Homelessness in New York State

December 14, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York State Assembly Committee on Social Services regarding homelessness in New York.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on the State of Single Adult Homelessness in NYC

December 6, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding single adult homelessness in New York City.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Intros. 2405, 2379, and 1829

October 25, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding Intros. 2405-2021, 2379-2021, and 1829-2019.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Intros. 0149, 1641, 1642, 1794, and 2081

September 15, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding Intros. 0149-2018, 1641-2019, 1642-2019, 1794-2019, and 2081-2020.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Rental Assistance Programs

August 30, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Human Resources Administration regarding the increase in the CityFHEPS maximum allowable rents, as well as other changes to the CityFHEPS program.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Shelter Security Guard Trainings

April 30, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Contracts in support of Intro. 1995-2020, regarding shelter security guard training.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society Testimony on Oversight – Youth in Shelter and the School System

April 16, 2021 –  The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony to the New York City Council’s Committees on Education and General Welfare pertaining to students in shelter.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services 2021

February 9, 2021 – The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature on the NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services 2021.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on DSS Preparation for Expiration of the Eviction Moratoriums

January 25, 2021 — The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare on the Department of Social Services’ preparation for the expiration of the eviction moratoriums.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and Accessibility in NYC

January 12, 2021 — The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committees on Health and Hospitals regarding COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on Oversight – The City’s Policing Reform Plan

January 11, 2021 — The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the New York City Council Committee on Public Safety regarding the City’s Policing Reform Plan.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Supportive Housing

December 14, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony before the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare on supportive housing and outreach to unsheltered individuals.

Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Rental Assistance for Youth

November 25, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted testimony before the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding rental assistance for youth.

Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Testimony on Broadband and the Digital Divide

October 13, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society submitted written testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on Technology and Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises regarding broadband internet access, specifically how it affects school-age children in shelters.

Coalition for the Homeless Testimony on ‘The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on SNAP Administration, Food Pantries, and Soup Kitchens”

September 21, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless testified before the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected programs dedicated to food insecurity.

Coalition for the Homeless Comments in Response to Proposed Rule, “Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs,” RIN 2506-AC53

September 22, 2020 —The Coalition for the Homeless submitted these comments on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Proposed Rule entitled “Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs,” published in the Federal Register on July 24, 2020. The Proposed Rule would effectively replace the Rule entitled “Equal Access in Accordance with an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and Development Programs,” adopted in 2016.

Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight – Rental Assistance and Source-of-Income Discrimination

September 15, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society testify before the New York City Council’s committees on General Welfare and Civil and Human Rights regarding rent assistance and source-of-income discrimination

Testimony on The Disparate Impact of COVID-19 on Homeless People in New York City

May 18, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless submitted testimony to the New York State Legislature on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on minority communities, including a disproportionately higher mortality rate among homeless New Yorkers sleeping in shelters. The testimony chronicled the delayed, inconsistent, and inadequate City and State responses to the pandemic in the early months, and recommended policies needed to curb the spread of the virus and better help New Yorkers who are homeless and at risk of losing their homes.

Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Requiring Private Rooms for Homeless Single Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 24, 2020 — The Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society presented testimony to the New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding Intro. 1927, which would require the Department of Homeless Services (DHS) to provide all single adults in the DHS shelter system, as well as single adults experiencing homelessness who are currently unsheltered, with the option of a private room during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight – Outreach NYC and Barriers to Shelter for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness

February 28, 2020 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society before The New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare regarding Outreach NYC and street homelessness.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless Before the New York State Senate Committees on Housing, Construction and Community Development, and Social Services on Homelessness, Housing Insecurity, and Affordable Housing

February 28, 2020 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless before the New York State Senate Committees on Housing, Construction and Community Development, and Social Services on Homelessness, Housing Insecurity, and Affordable Housing submitted by Coalition for the Homeless Deputy Executive Director for Policy Shelly Nortz.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on Oversight: Implementation and Expansion of Right to Counsel in Housing Court

February 24, 2020 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless before the New York City Council’s Committee on the Justice System and Committee on Housing and Buildings regarding the implementation and expansion of right to counsel in housing court.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless Before the Fiscal Committees of the NYS Legislature on the NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services 2020

January 30, 2020 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless before the Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature on the 2020 New York State Executive Budget presented by Coalition for the Homeless Deputy Executive Director for Policy Shelly Nortz.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: NYPD Subway Diversion Program

January 21, 2020 — Testimony of The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society before the New York City Council’s Committees on General Welfare and Committee on Public Safety regarding the subway diversion program.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Food Access, Quality, and Inspections at DHS Shelters

November 21, 2019 — Testimony of The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society before the New York City Council’s Committees on General Welfare regarding food access, quality, and inspections at DHS shelters.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Reinvestment in Communities Impacted by Jail Closures on Rikers Island and Intro 1190

October 2, 2019 — Testimony of The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society before the New York City Council’s Committees on General Welfare and Criminal Justice regarding investment in communities after closing jails on Rikers Island, and on Intro 1190 regarding drug treatment in shelters.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Update on HRA’s System of Domestic Violence Shelters

September 24, 2019 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding the Human Resources Administration’s domestic violence shelter system, including Intros 152 and 1712. Presented before The New York City Council’s Committee on General Welfare jointly with the Committee on Women and Gender Equity

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Proposed Rule to Amend Title 31 of the Rules of the City of New York to Establish a New Income Savings Program

September 24, 2019 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding the proposal to amend Title 31 of the Rules of the City of New York to include a new Chapter 4, which would establish a new income savings program for single adult DHS shelter residents with earned incomes presented before New York City Department of Homeless Services.

Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless on the New York City Council FY2020 Executive Budget Hearings

May 23, 2019 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless before the New York City Council Committee on Finance and Subcommittee on Capital Budget regarding the FY 2020 Executive Budget presented by Coalition for the Homeless Policy Director Giselle Routhier.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Three-Quarter Housing – Intro. 0153

April 29, 2019 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding oversight on three-quarter houses and a three-quarter housing task force presented before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare and Committee on Housing and Buildings.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on the 2019 New York State Executive Budget

January 24, 2019 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless before the Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature on the 2019 New York State Executive Budget presented by Coalition for the Homeless Deputy Executive Director for Policy Shelly Nortz.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Housing Lotteries

January 14, 2019 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding Intro. 1211 presented before the New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Homeless Shelter Conditions

December 17, 2018 —  Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding shelter conditions for homeless New Yorkers presented before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Shelter Accommodations and Services for Those with Disabilities

September 20, 2018 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding shelter accommodations and services for people living with disabilities presented before New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities & Addiction and Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Streamlining Rental Assistance Programs: CityFHEPS and Pathway Home

August 21, 2018 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding the restructuring of rental assistance and transforming it into CityFHEPS and Pathway Home presented before the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA).

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Update on the NYC 15/15 Initiative Int 147: In Relation to Reporting on Supportive Housing

April 24, 2018 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: update on the NYC 15/15 Initiative, Intro 147: in relation to reporting on supportive housing presented before the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Opioid Overdoses Among NYC’s Homeless Population

February 27, 2018 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Opioid Overdoses Among NYC’s Homeless Population presented before the New York City Council
Committee on General Welfare and the Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities and Addiction.

Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on Preconsidered Introductions: In Relation to Runaway and Homeless Youth Services for Homeless Young Adults

February 13, 2018 — Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless before The New York City Council Committee on Youth Services on runaway and homeless youth services for homeless young adults, time frames for runaway and homeless youth shelter services, and in relation to shelter for runaway and homeless youth.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on the 2018 New York State Executive Budget

February 6, 2018 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless before the Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature on the 2018 New York State Executive Budget presented by Coalition for the Homeless Deputy Executive Director for Policy Shelly Nortz.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: HPD’s Coordination with DHS/HRA to Address the Homelessness Crisis

November 20, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society before the New York City Council Committees on General Welfare and Housing and Buildings regarding HPD’s role in addressing homelessness in New York City.

Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on Oversight: Support for Homeless Students

October 11, 2017 — Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on support for homeless students presented to the New York City Council Committee on Education and General Welfare Committee.

Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on Oversight: Safe and Accessible Shelters for Homeless Youth Int. Nos. 1619, 1699, 1700, 1705 & 1706

September 28, 2017 — Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on the proposed bills, Introduction Numbers 1619, 1699, 1700, 1705 and 1706, regarding services for runaway and homeless youth (RHY) presented to the New York City Council Committee on Youth Services Committee and General Welfare Committee.

Statement of Coalition for the Homeless in support of the Stipulation of Settlement, Butler v. City of New York

September 7, 2017 — Coalition for the Homeless statement in support of the Stipulation of Settlement in Butler v. City of New York as presented by Policy Director Giselle Routhier before the Honorable Robert W. Sweet, United States District Judge, Southern District of New York.

Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on Oversight: NYPDs Responses to Persons in Mental Health Crisis

September 6, 2017 — Testimony of The Legal Aid Society and Coalition for the Homeless on oversight of the NYPDs Responses to Persons in Mental Health Crisis presented to The New York City Council Committee on Public Safety and the Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight – From PATH to Permanency: Navigating the Shelter System as a Family with Children

June 27, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding homelessness among families with children and their experiences in the shelter system presented to The New York City Council General Welfare Committee.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless in Support of Res. No. 1462 Calling on New York State to Create and Fund Home Stability Support

June 14, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless regarding Resolution Number 1462 calling on New York State to create and fund Home Stability Support presented to The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight – ThriveNYC

May 2, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding ThriveNYC and mental health needs within the Department of Homeless Services shelter system presented to The New York City Council Committee on Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Disability Services.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight – Reforms to Homeless Services, One Year Later Intro 1443 Regarding Opioid Antagonist Training

April 20, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society regarding the status of reforms to the Department of
Homeless Services and actions needed to address near-record homelessness, presented The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare.

Homelessness at a Crossroads: Turning the Tide on Record Homelessness in New York City in 2017

Feburary 8, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless on Governor Cuomo’s 2017-2018 proposed budget and the impact it could have on homeless New Yorkers presented before the New York State Assembly and Senate.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Supportive Housing

January 19, 2017 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on oversight of supportive housing, presented to The New York City Council Committees of General Welfare and Housing and Buildings.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: An Examination of the Department of Homeless Services 90-Day Review

April 21, 2016 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on oversight of the Department of Homeless Services 90-day review, presented to the The New York City Council Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on the SFY 2016-17 Executive Budget Proposals for Homeless Services in New York State

February 9, 2016 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless on the SFY 2016-17 Executive Budget proposals for homeless services in New York State, presented before the NYS Senate Finance and NYS Assembly Ways and Means Committees.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: DOE’s Support for Students Who are Homeless or in Temporary Housing

February 4, 2016 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on oversight of DOE’s support for students who are homeless or in temporary housing, presented to the New York City Council Committee on Education and the Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Oversight: Homelessness in NYC

December 9, 2015 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on oversight of homelessness in New York City, presented to the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on Challenges to the Effective and Efficient Delivery of Social Services in New York City

April 16, 2015 — The status quo is unsustainable, and while some important incremental improvements have been made by the City and State in recent months, including new rental assistance programs, better HRA outreach to prevent evictions, and more placements of homeless families in public housing, these efforts fall short of what is needed to turn the tide.

Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on the SFY 2015-16 Executive Budget proposals for Homeless Services in New York State

February 6, 2015 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless on the SFY 2015-16 Executive Budget proposals for Homeless Services in New York State.

Homelessness and the Implementation of the Living in Communities (LINC) Rental Assistance Programs

January 21, 2015 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society on Homelessness and the Implementation of the Living in Communities (LINC) Rental Assistance Programs.

Homeless Services in New York State, Assembly Standing Committees on Social Services and Oversight, Analysis and Investigation

December 9, 2014 — Testimony of the Coalition for the Homeless on the current homelessness crisis in New York City and recommended solutions.

Preventive Services Testimony 2014

Dec 1, 2014 — Testimony of Coalition for the Homeless on the 2014-2015 Executive Budget.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on Coordination of Services for Victims of Domestic Violence and Int. 0361-2014

October 20, 2014 — The Coalition for the Homeless and The Legal Aid Society welcome this opportunity to testify before the New York City Council in support of Int. 0361-2014, legislation that would require the New York City Department of Homeless Services to grant a presumption of eligibility for applicants to the shelter system who are exiting domestic violence shelters administered by the New York City Human Resources Administration or runaway and homeless youth shelters administered by the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development.

The New York City Council, Committee on Immigration: Legislation to Create Municipal ID Cards in New York City

Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless in support of the creation of a municipal photo-identification card.

New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2014-2015 Executive Budget

Feb 4, 2014 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless regarding Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal for the 2013-2014 State budget.

Map of All CFH Clients 2012

Submitted with New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2014-2015 Executive Budget.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare: The City of New York’s Use of Apartments as Temporary Shelter through the Scatter-Site/Cluster-Site Shelter Program

Oct 10, 2013 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society on the Bloomberg administration’s misguided use of apartment buildings as temporary shelter.

Attachments to Testimony on Scatter-Site/Cluster-Site Shelter Program

October 13, 2013 — Submitted with New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare: The City of New York’s Use of Apartments as Temporary Shelter through the Scatter-Site/Cluster-Site Shelter Program.

New York City Council, Committee on Public Safety: The City of New York’s Plan for the Provision of Shelter and Other Vital Services During Emergency Conditions

June 20, 2013 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society on the proposed end of short-term housing assistance for Sandy evacuees and the need for permanent, affordable housing resources.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare: The End of the City Hotel Program and Permanent Housing Solutions for Sandy Evacuees

April 26, 2013 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society on the proposed end of short-term housing assistance for Sandy evacuees and the need for permanent, affordable housing resources.

New York City Department of Homeless Services: Public Hearing on Proposed Changes to the Title 31 of the Rules of the City of New York

March 18, 2013 — Coalition testimony in support of proposed changes to the housing referral guidelines for homeless single adults.

New York City Council, Committee on Housing and Buildings: Housing Needs for People Displaced By Hurricane Sandy

February 26, 2013 — Coalition testimony in support of proposed changes to the housing referral guidelines for homeless single adults.

New York City Council, Committees on General Welfare; Mental Health, Developmental Disability, Alcoholism, and Drug Abuse; Aging; Health; and Oversight and Investigations: Emergency Planning and Management During and After Hurricane Sandy

February 5, 2013 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society about the provision of shelter for Sandy evacuees and the need for better conditions and long-term affordable housing assistance.

New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2013-2014 Executive Budget

February 5, 2013 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless regarding Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal for the 2013-2014 State budget.

Attachments to Testimony on 2013-2014 Executive Budget

February 5, 2013 — Submitted with New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2013-2014 Executive Budget.

Advantage Data

January 29, 2013 — Data depicting the return to shelter of Advantage recipients presented in the testimony on the 2013-2014 New York State budget. View charts.

Support for Managed Long Term Care Ombuds Program Appropriation for 2013‐2014

January 29, 2013 — Presented with the testimony on the 2013-2014 New York State budget. Medicaid Matters New York (MMNY) wishes to thank Governor Cuomo for providing the funds needed to support the establishment of the managed long-term care ombuds program.

City Wasting Hurricane Sandy FEMA Cash on Roach-Infested Hotels and Single Room Occupancies

January 27, 2013 — As of Friday, 800 Sandy households were still living in 50 hotels and SROs in the city. The Mayor’s Office of Recovery has refused to release the complete list, but a spot-check investigation by The News found five that were full of safety and health issues. Presented with the testimony on the 2013-2014 New York State budget.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare: Record Family Homelessness and the Need for Targeted Housing Assistance

September 25, 2012 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society about the record and rising numbers of homeless children and families in New York City, and the need for targeted housing assistance.

New York City Report and Advisory Board Review Commission: Department of Homeless Services Reporting Requirements

May 11, 2012 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless recommending that current DHS reports not be waived, but strengthened.

New York Assembly, Committee on Social Services: Homelessness and Ways to Address it in New York State

January 25, 2012 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless about the current state of homelessness in New York and effective ways to alleviate it.

Attachments to Testimony on Homelessness and Ways to Address it in New York State

Submitted with New York Assembly, Committee on Social Services: Homelessness and Ways to Address it in New York State.

New York City Council, Committee on Health and Committee on General Welfare: Reporting on Deaths of Homeless New Yorkers

January 24, 2012 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society supporting the proposed legislation to make permanent the requirement that the City track and report the deaths of homeless New Yorkers.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare and Committee on Community Development: Coordination Between CEO, DHS, HRA, and ACS on Poverty Reduction Measures

December 12, 2011 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless on increasing poverty and homelessness trends and the City’s lack of affordable housing policy.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare: Proposed Shelter Eligibility Rules for Homeless Single Adults

November 9, 2011 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society about the dangers of DHS’s proposed new eligibility procedure for single adult.

New York City Council, Committee on General Welfare, Committee on Education and Committee on Youth Services: Coordination Between DHS, DOE and DYCD to Ensure Homeless Children and Youth Are Properly Educated

October 18, 2011 — Testimony from the Coalition for the Homeless and Legal Aid Society about homelessness in New York City and the impact it has on children and their education.

New York City Council, Committee on Housing and Buildings and Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services: The City’s Response to Illegal Use and Illegal Conversion of Buildings

June 7, 2011 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless about the Department of Homeless Services’ use of illegal boarding houses

Attachment to Testimony on The City’s Response to Illegal Use and Illegal Conversion of Buildings

June 7, 2011 — Submitted with New York City Council, Committee on Housing and Buildings and Committee on Fire and Criminal Justice Services: The City’s Response to Illegal Use and Illegal Conversion of Buildings.

New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Health

March 3, 2011 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless which provides recommendations pertaining to the 2011-2012 Executive Budget proposal.

Attachments to Testimony on The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Health

March 3, 2011 — Submitted with New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Health.

New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services

February 16, 2011 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless about Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget proposal for the 2011-2012 State budget.

Attachment to Testimony on The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services

Submitted with New York State Legislature, Joint Fiscal Committees: The 2011-2012 Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services.

New York State Assembly, Housing Committee: Rent Regulation and Homelessness in New York

January 21, 2011 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless about the need to renew and strengthen New York’s rent laws in order to stem the tide of rising homelessness.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: How the City of New York Reports Data about Homelessness and Rental Assistance Programs, and the City’s Controversial Evaluation Study of the Homebase Program

December 9, 2010 — Testimony from Coalition for the Homeless and the Legal Aid Society about legislation to address the City’s failure to report accurate and complete data about the NYC homeless shelter population and rental assistance programs, and about the controversial Homebase study.

Attachments to Testimony on How the City of New York Reports Data about Homelessness and Rental Assistance Programs, and the City’s Controversial Evaluation Study of the Homebase Program

December 9, 2010 — Submitted with New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: How the City of New York Reports Data about Homelessness and Rental Assistance Programs, and the City’s Controversial Evaluation Study of the Homebase Program.

New York City Council, General Welfare and Public Housing Committees: Joint Hearing on How DHS and NYCHA Coordinate in Determining Eligibility for Shelter

October 26, 2010 — Testimony from the Legal Aid Society, Coalition for the Homeless, and Legal Services NYC about the NYC Department of Homeless Services’ wrongful denial of shelter to homeless families in cases where the City alleges that other housing is available in public housing or Section 8 apartments.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on Advantage NY and Charging Rent for Shelter

April 15, 2010 — Coalition testimony in opposition to changes to the Advantage program and charging homeless families rent for shelter.

New York State Senate, Committees on Social Services and Housing: Hearing on Solutions and Alternatives for New York’s Section 8 Problems

April 15, 2010 — Coalition testimony on the problems facing the Section 8 voucher program.

New York State Assembly, Committee on Social Services: Hearing on City’s Plan to Move Homeless Men’s Intake Center to Brooklyn

September 19, 2008 — Coalition testimony in opposition to the City of New York’s planned relocation of New York City’s sole homeless men’s intake center from Manhattan to Brooklyn.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on Shelter Access for Homeless Families and Children

October 24, 2007 — Coalition testimony on the City of New York’s flawed eligibility review process for homeless families and children. Eligibility review process for homeless families and children.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on Rent Subsidies for Homeless Families

May 7, 2007 — Coalition testimony on the flaws of the Work Advantage Program and other City rent subsidy programs for homeless families.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on Halting Discrimination against Tenants Based on Lawful Source of Income

April 11, 2007 — Coalition testimony in support of legislation that will prohibit discrimination against tenants and prospective tenants based on their lawful source of income, including housing subsidies and public benefits.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on the “Domestic Partnership Equality Act”

March 1, 2007 — Coalition testimony in support of Domestic Partnership Equality Act in order to halt the City of New York’s discriminatory policies denying shelter to homeless domestic partner families.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee

June 14, 2006 — Coalition testimony in support of legislation to halt the City of New York’s discriminatory policies denying shelter to homeless domestic partner families, including same-sex couples.

New York City Council, General Welfare Committee: Hearing on the “Housing Stability Plus” Program

April 27, 2006 — Coalition testimony about the flaws of the “Housing Stability Plus” subsidy program for homeless families.