Where to Volunteer in NYC This Holiday Season Posted on November 8, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in 6sqft The winter holiday season is a time of overflowing bounty for so many. While giving thanks and exchanging gifts, it’s a fine opportunity to share the wealth, good cheer–and extra time off–with fellow New Yorkers in need. There are hundreds of ways to vol ..Read More
De Blasio Confronted Again by 72-Year-Old Homeless Woman He Rebuffed at the Gym Posted on November 2, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in New York Daily News A 72-year-old homeless woman who Hizzoner blew off at his YMCA gym last month finally got to ask him a question Friday — by calling in to his weekly radio show. Nathylin Flowers Adesegun, who was rebuffed by Mayor de Blasio while he was trying to get buff, s ..Read More
City Consolidates Homeless Subsidies Posted on November 2, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in WNYC This week the city simplified its rental assistance programs to help reduce record homelessness. Landlords have been reluctant to accept vouchers from the seven different rental subsidy programs. The city has now streamlined them into one more accessible progr ..Read More
Today’s Read: Homeless From Birth Posted on October 31, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone The birth of a new child is supposed to be a joyful time for a family. But last year, 1,164 newborns were brought “home” from the hospital to a NYC shelter – meaning a shocking 1 out of every 100 babies born in the city is homeless. The lack of affordabl ..Read More
Baby Antonio: 5 Pounds, 12 Ounces and Homeless From Birth Posted on October 30, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in The New York Times BABY ANTONIO was born homeless. He arrived at 12:29 a.m. on a warm Thursday in August. He was purple and perfectly formed, weighing all of 5 pounds and 12 ounces. He stretched his tiny arms and legs into the air as hospital staff hovered over him to count 10 t ..Read More
Today’s Read: More Housing for the Homeless Posted on October 30, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone With the number of men, women, and children sleeping in NYC shelters continuing to hover at record highs, City Council Members are joining to call for more permanent housing for homeless New Yorkers. Last week, hundreds of people marched to Gracie Mansion with ..Read More
Advocates for Homeless March on Gracie Mansion Posted on October 25, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in Patch Three weeks after confronting New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at the gym, a coalition of advocates for the city’s homeless took their fight to his home. Hundreds of homeless New Yorkers and advocates for the homeless marched through the Upper East Sid ..Read More
Today’s Read: Homeless March on Gracie Mansion, Demand Tens of Thousands of Affordable Housing Units Be Built Posted on October 25, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone On Wednesday, more than 300 New Yorkers – many of whom are currently experiencing homelessness – marched to Gracie Mansion to demand that Mayor de Blasio tackle record homelessness by creating more truly affordable permanent housing. The march was the late ..Read More
Homeless Advocates Concerned About MTA’s New Approach to Cleaning Up City’s Subways Posted on October 23, 2018 by Jacquelyn Simone in CBS New York Transit Chief Andy Byford has vowed to clean up New York City’s beleaguered subway system, and that means finding a way to deal with the homeless too. But some advocates are concerned about what they call a zero-tolerance approach as the weather gets colder. ..Read More
