Posted on September 29, 2017 by Emma Whitford in Gothamist Gothamist, By Emma Whitford With homelessness at a record high, New York City is piloting an initiative to cover twelve months of rent for homeless families seeking housing outside the five boroughs, as first reported by WNYC. The Human Resources Administration sent a letter to NYC shelter providers this week announcing seventeen apartments available in Newark, New Jersey, the outlet found.