Could More Drop-In Centers Help Solve NYC’s Homeless Problem? Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in CBS New York While permanent solutions take time, one way to immediately address New York City’s homeless problem is the use of drop-in centers, where people can get help during the day. But capacity at these facilities was cut in half under former Mayor Michael Bloomber ..Read More
Landlords, Brokers Have Been Getting Away With Shutting Out Poor Tenants Posted on December 20, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in New York Daily News Landlords and brokers who illegally turn away prospective tenants who get rent subsidies have routinely been thumbing their noses at the law — and getting away with mere slaps on the wrist. Bill de Blasio, then a member of City Council, helped push through t ..Read More
Observing Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in Gotham Gazette Many New Yorkers have become aware of the cost of homelessness on our social fabric and on municipal budgets. One of the greatest costs is often overlooked: homelessness is hazardous to one’s health and leads to premature death. Tonight, December 21st, t ..Read More
Three LGBT Youths Describe Being Homeless in NYC Posted on December 21, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in Advocate In recent months photographer Ocean Morisset and I been documenting the stories of LGBT youths who have been driven to homelessness. Their experiences of cruel rejection in their homes as well as the ordeals they endure on the streets provide stark evidence of ..Read More
Mayor: ‘We Will Find a Path Off the Streets’ for Every Homeless New Yorker Posted on December 18, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in WNYC New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio talked about the city’s new initiative for combating homelessness — HOME-STAT, Homeless Outreach & Mobile Engagement Street Action Teams — and other NYC issues. He also fielded calls and questions from l ..Read More
The Call: Building Support Posted on December 18, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in NY1 John Schiumo hosts the December 18, 2015 episode of The Call and speaks with Mary Brosnahan, the President & CEO of the Coalition for the Homeless, about Mayor de Blasio’s HOME-STAT program to offer more support and outreach to homeless New Yorkers l ..Read More
NYC Set to Ramp Up Outreach, Services to Street Homeless Posted on December 19, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in Associated Press A surge of outreach teams set to be deployed by New York City to deal with its persistent street homelessness problem has a deceptively simple goal: talk to as many homeless people as possible, as often as possible. That increased frequency of contact, many ex ..Read More
For NYC’s Homeless, HomeStat Provides Real Help, Not Harassment Posted on December 18, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in New York Daily News The new HomeStat represents an opportunity to systematically help connect vulnerable New Yorkers to the shelter and services they need to get back on their feet. As presented by Mayor de Blasio, for the first time New York City is taking steps to recognize tha ..Read More
Amid Crisis, New York City Mayor Expands Outreach to Street Homeless Posted on December 17, 2015 by Jacquelyn Simone in Associated Press Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday he is launching a sweeping initiative to combat the persistent problem of homelessness in New York City, ordering teams to do a daily canvass of every block of an 8-mile stretch in Manhattan to reach out to those living ..Read More
