The state comptroller says the process of finding your new home and getting approved to move in takes an average of 10 months under the city's Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement, or CityFHEPS, program. The audit report says those delays are due to weak monitoring and overs...
“We applaud Mayor Adams and Speaker Adams for coming to a budget agreement that includes significant investments in the development of much-needed supportive housing, a proven solution for ending chronic homelessness,” saidPascale Leone, executive director, Supportive Housing Network of...
did not come up until the very end of the debate. When asked about homelessness, most of the candidates focused on finding affordable housing, with Stringer touting a 27-point agenda to end homelessness. Morales said she supported a deputy for housing, although the city has a deputy mayor...
“On day one, I took the subway system, I felt unsafe. I saw homeless everywhere. People were yelling on the trains. There was a feeling of disorder. So as we deal with the crime problem, we also have to deal with the fact people feel unsafe," he said. Adams, who has been ...
and risk of homelessness. Family acceptance of LGBTQ+ youth is linked with higher self-esteem, reduced depression, healthier decision-making, and greater overall well-being throughout life. The Family Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Youth Initiative seeks to address these challenges by fostering supportiv...
If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The crisis center provides free and confidential emotional support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to civilians and veterans. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at1-800-273-8255. Or text HOME...