Bill de Blasio to Launch Plan to Fix Homeless Shelters Posted on January 6, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in New York Daily News No wonder the homeless prefer frigid sidewalks to city shelters. City-run lodging for homeless families has become a wretched refuge, plagued by thousands of serious code violations, a comprehensive new report by Controller Scott Stringer has found. The report ..Read More
If New York Really Wants to Help the Homeless Posted on January 6, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in The New York Times Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a surprise executive order over the weekend about homeless people in freezing weather. It was a little confusing. It instructed officials and social service agencies across the state “to take all necessary steps” to find homeless p ..Read More
NY Governor’s Homeless Order Does Little in New York City on First Night Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Reuters New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s order to move all homeless people off of the streets during frigid nights had scant impact in New York City on its first day on Tuesday other than fuel an ongoing political battle with Mayor Bill de Blasio, advocates said ..Read More
Panel on Homelessness Talks Controlling a Crisis Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in NY1 Errol Louis talked about the statewide debate on homelessness with a special panel of experts: Mary Brosnahan, President and CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless, Arvernetta Henry of Picture the Homeless and Stephan Russo, Executive Director of the Goddard Ri ..Read More
As Temperatures Plunge, Call to Keep New York’s Homeless Off Streets Has Little Impact Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in The New York Times Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo says the plight of homeless people on freezing city streets is a moral issue that demands immediate action. Mayor Bill de Blasio promises that New York City workers are out looking for anyone in danger and are there to offer help. But even ..Read More
Time for the Mayor and the Governor to Work Together Posted on January 6, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Gotham Gazette They are elected to lead millions of people, to handle billions of taxpayer dollars, and to develop effective public policy. To be as effective as possible, they must work together. Yet, they barely speak to each other and won’t even say each other’ ..Read More
De Blasio Names Herminia Palacio as Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in The New York Times Mayor Bill de Blasio moved on Tuesday to fill a crucial post in a depleted team at City Hall, appointing a Bronx-born public health official who has held key roles in California and Texas as his new deputy mayor for health and human services. The appointment o ..Read More
Supportive Housing, Not Cold-Weather Sweeps, Called Better for Homeless Posted on January 6, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Public News Service Advocates for the homeless want the state to do better than make statements about taking the homeless off the streets when the weather gets cold. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced an executive order allowing authorities to remove homeless individuals from ..Read More
With Executive Action Taking Effect, Homeless Advocates Keep Focus on Housing Posted on January 4, 2016 by Jacquelyn Simone in Times Union With a statewide executive order requiring that the homeless are sheltered when the mercury hits freezing going into effect Tuesday, advocates say the next necessary step is providing housing for those who now must be indoors during the frosty winter months. G ..Read More
