Coalition for the Homeless Responds to End of Stat Posted on June 16, 2016 by Nicole Edine Despite his self-professed expertise on the topic and grandiose pronouncements as the homelessness crisis in New York reached record levels, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has racked up a series of staggering homeless policy failures in recent years. In 2014, Cuomo promi ..Read More
Was Cuomo Ever Serious About Solving Homelessness? Posted on June 15, 2016 by Nicole Edine in New York Daily News It’s been 154 days since Gov. Cuomo promised bold action on homelessness. Now, days before the end of the legislative session in Albany, not a single penny has been spent. What’s perhaps most disheartening is that it now appears he may have never i ..Read More
A Right to Shelter in New York Posted on May 24, 2016 by Nicole Edine in The New York Times To the Editor: Re “New Priority Means Fewer Beds in City’s Shelters” (editorial, May 17): While it is indeed deplorable that the Obama administration has proposed cuts to funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development for emergency shelter ..Read More
Albany’s Unfinished Business Posted on May 9, 2016 by Nicole Edine in NY Slant Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state lawmakers are back in Albany to finish off this year’s legislative session. Kudos to the governor for charting a course to eventually increase the minimum wage to $15 an hour in many parts of the state – it will make a meani ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless Responds to the 2016 HO Posted on April 28, 2016 by Nicole Edine The results of the NYC Homeless Outreach Population Estimate (HOPE) Count were released today, citing a 12 percent decline in street homelessness. In response, the Coalition for the Homeless issued this statement from President & CEO Mary Brosnahan: “ ..Read More
STATE OF THE HOMELESS 2016 Posted on April 11, 2016 by Nicole Edine City Efforts Show Early Progress, but State Must Work with City to Combat Record Homelessness Coalition for the Homeless Offers Comprehensive Look at Homelessness in New York City, Outlines Steps City and State Can Take Immediately to Reduce Crisis NEW YORK &# ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless Responds to Gov. Cuomo Posted on January 13, 2016 by Nicole Edine New York Governor Andrew Cuomo gave his State of the State address today, outlining his steps to address the homeless crisis in the state. In response, the Coalition for the Homeless issued these statements from President & CEO Mary Brosnahan: On Support ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless Responds to Governor Cu Posted on January 4, 2016 by Nicole Edine New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced an executive order allowing authorities to force homeless individuals off street when temperatures reach below freezing. In response, the Coalition for the Homeless issued this statement from President & CE ..Read More
Coalition for the Homeless Responds to NYC Review Posted on December 15, 2015 by Nicole Edine NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office announced today a review of all the city’s homeless service agencies. In response, the Coalition for the Homeless issued this statement from President & CEO Mary Brosnahan: “Gilbert Taylor began the important work of ..Read More
