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
We Know What Helps the Homeless. Now We Need More Posted on December 1, 2015 by Nicole Edine Walking the streets of New York in 2015, it’s impossible to ignore the jarring contrasts. Look up, and cranes, from record construction activity, fill the sky. Look down, and the city’s homeless problem seems worse than ever before. New York City has added ..Read More
Step Up For Homeless, Gov Posted on November 21, 2015 by Nicole Edine Homelessness is a solvable issue — and we know for a fact that supportive housing is the best and most cost-effective solution to our homeless crisis. On Wednesday, Mayor de Blasio showed bold leadership by announcing a plan to invest in this solution o ..Read More
