Archives: Press Items

Today, a group of descendants of the original architects of the New Deal sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to honor the values established by their grandparents... ..Read More

“Passing out tents as winter approaches is not only a mockery of the City’s legal and moral obligation to provide safe shelter to people without homes... ..Read More

“We welcome the court directing the parties into mediation to both build off of the recent solutions we have secured and identify additional resources... ..Read More

“For months, Governor Hochul has been missing in action, refusing to use her power and authority to galvanize the full weight of the State to meet this moment,” said Adriene Holder, Chief Attorney of the Civil Practice at The Legal Aid Society. ..Read More

“Since last year, we’ve had constant communications and many meetings with the Adams Administration, including with deputy mayors and agency commissioners, on solutions City Hall can pursue to meet the needs of new arrivals... ..Read More

“As we stated last week, forcing families with children who have already endured unthinkable suffering on their journey to New York – trauma the Mayor reportedly saw with his own eyes when he visited the Darién Gap... ..Read More

“Forcing families with children who have endured unthinkable suffering traveling to New York - trauma the Mayor reportedly saw with his own eyes when he visited the Darién Gap last week... ..Read More

City’s Revised Application, Supported by the State, Would Not Only Impact New Arrivals, but also Thousands of Long-time New Yorkers ..Read More

As the influx of asylum seekers and other new arrivals has strained the relief systems in New York City and the relationship between Mayor Adams and the Governor, it has also clearly strained Governor Hochul’s commitment to her own beliefs.  ..Read More