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The Coalition released today the following statement on the MTA’s admission that benches and other amenities have been intentionally removed from stations to make them less welcoming to homeless New Yorkers:   “Making our transportation system ..Read More

NEW YORK, NY — The following statement from the Coalition for the Homeless is in response to Governor Cuomo’s Executive Budget Proposal, which includes $250 million in additional appropriations for the production of supportive housing in New York State. Th ..Read More

NEW YORK, NY — The following statement from the Coalition for the Homeless is in response to the yearly report compiled by DHS, HRA, DOHMH, and OCME, which includes the number of deaths that occurred among people experiencing homelessness in fiscal year 2020 ..Read More

NEW YORK, NY – The following statement released today by the Coalition for the Homeless is in response to reports of a major winter storm approaching the New York area and how it could impact homeless New Yorkers. “With the season’s first snowst ..Read More

As COVID-19 exacerbates homelessness crisis, advocates call on Governor Cuomo to follow through on his commitment to fund 20,000 units of supportive housing New York, NY – December 9, 2020 – Today, the Campaign 4 NY/NY Housing unveiled a grim and record ..Read More

(NEW YORK, NY) – The Legal Aid Society and Milbank LLP – representing the Coalition for the Homeless and certain individual shelter residents and their children – filed a lawsuit today in the United States District Court for the Southern District ..Read More

NEW YORK, NY – The following statement from Coalition for the Homeless is in response to the passing of Mayor David N. Dinkins:   “We are all deeply saddened by the passing of such an inspirational figure, who so profoundly impacted life in our city ..Read More

(NEW YORK, NY) – The Legal Aid Society and Jenner & Block LLP today filed a lawsuit in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of the Coalition for the Homeless and single adult New Yorkers who are experiencing homelessness. The lawsuit is against the Cit ..Read More

  NEW YORK, NY – The following statement from Coalition for the Homeless is in response to the City announcing it is reversing a previous decision to move families and individuals currently residing at the Harmonia, Flatlands Family Residence, and LIC Pla ..Read More