Coalition Testifies on NYS Executive Budget 2020 Posted on January 30, 2020 by Jacquelyn Simone On Thursday, Coalition for the Homeless presented testimony to the Fiscal Committees of the New York State Legislature on the NYS Executive Budget Proposal for Human Services 2020. As legislators enter budget negotiations, they face an unprecedented ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on NYPD Subway Diversion Program Posted on January 23, 2020 by Jacquelyn Simone In addition to the record number of people in the New York City shelter system every night, thousands of homeless New Yorkers sleep on the streets and in the subway system. New York City has a legal right to shelter, but some people end up on the str ..Read More
Amid Protest, New York City Holds Hearing on Homeless in Subway System Posted on January 21, 2020 by Nicole Edine in ABC 7 NY NEW YORK (WABC) — The issue of homelessness in New York City is a complicated one with no shortage of opinions. The New York City Council held a public hearing Tuesday to discuss the best way to get help to people who need it, especially in cases where p ..Read More
January 15, 2020: Combating Homelessness Posted on January 15, 2020 by Nicole Edine in Capitol Pressroom Throughout the year, New Yorkers from across the state struggle to find permanent or any housing. How can the state better meet the needs of these homeless New Yorkers? We asked Shelly Nortz, Deputy Executive Director for Policy at the Coalition for the Homele ..Read More
Brother Bill is Watching: De Blasio Ramps Up Surveillance Amid Hate Crimes, Homeless Battle Posted on January 13, 2020 by Nicole Edine in New York Daily News Big Brother Bill is watching. City cops will begin installing 100 new security cameras in predominantly Jewish neighborhoods in an effort to stanch a rash of hate crimes that has left many New Yorkers fearful and angry. The effort — announced by Mayor de Bla ..Read More
Today’s Read: Assembly Opens With Emphasis on Poverty, Affordable Housing Posted on January 10, 2020 by Jacquelyn Simone The State legislative session officially started on Thursday, with the Assembly leadership committing to combat New York’s record-breaking homelessness crisis. According to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, ..Read More
Thank You for Helping Us Collect 13,000 Toys for Homeless Kids! Posted on December 20, 2019 by Nicole Edine Thank you to everyone who supported this year’s Holiday Toy Drive. With your help, we’ve collected 13,000 (and counting!) dolls, action figures, footballs, arts and crafts kits, and more to be distributed to homeless kids in New York City just in time for ..Read More
In Landmark Victory, House Our Future New York Campaign Applauds City Council for Passing Intro 1211-A Posted on December 19, 2019 by Nicole Edine in Press Release Groundbreaking Bill, Introduced by Council Member Rafael Salamanca Jr., Would Require Majority of City-Assisted New Projects to Set Aside at Least 15 Percent of Apartments for the Homeless Lack of Affordable Housing Primary Driver of New York City’s Record-B ..Read More
Today’s Read: de Blasio Turns Corner to Put Street Homeless on Fast Track to Homes Posted on December 19, 2019 by Jacquelyn Simone As thousands of unsheltered homeless New Yorkers endure sub-freezing temperatures on the city’s streets, Mayor de Blasio announced this week a new plan called “The Journey Home” to “end long-term street homelessness” in five years. In the plan, the ..Read More
