Today is Right to Shelter Day Posted on December 5, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone “The aid, care and support of the needy are public concerns and shall be provided by the state and by such of its subdivisions, and in such manner and by such means, as the legislature may from time to time determine.” These words, from Article XVII of the ..Read More
Rhonda Posted on December 5, 2017 Homeless New Yorkers explain why the legal right to shelter is so important to them. Rhonda is a member of the Coalition’s Client Advisory Group (CAG). ..Read More
De Blasio Playing Catch-Up on Unsheltered Homelessness Posted on December 1, 2017 by Brendan Cheney in Politico New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new approach to the city’s homeless crisis is borne of the lessons learned from admitted failures during his first term, but advocates say the city still may not be moving fast enough in the right direction to effect lasting ..Read More
Elmhurst-Based City Mission Honored by Coalition for the Homeless Posted on December 1, 2017 by Bill Parry in Times Ledger When the city converted the Pan American hotel into a shelter for homeless families in June 2014 without any dialogue with the Elmhurst community, homeowners and other residents were outraged and racially charged rallies and town hall meeting ensued as the Asi ..Read More
Artwalk Benefiting New York’s Homeless Features Works by Louise Fishman, Andy Warhol Posted on November 30, 2017 by Evan Prince in WWD On Wednesday night, Vincent and Shelly Fremont refused to break the unspoken and golden rule of an auction: to not tell anyone what you’re bidding on. “We’re not giving that secret away,” remarked the Fremonts from the 23rd annual Artwalk benefit at Sp ..Read More
Artwalk NY Brought Out the Artsy and Fashionable for the Evening Posted on November 30, 2017 by Michaela Bechler in Vogue Spring Studios was the place to be Wednesday night as artists, collectors, and fashionable friends alike gathered at Artwalk NY for an evening of philanthropy, food, and, of course, art. The 23rd annual event, presented by Max Mara, featured more than 100 piec ..Read More
Mayor de Blasio, Wake Up and Build a Solution to Homelessness Posted on November 24, 2017 by Giselle Routhier in New York Daily News Mayor de Blasio won re-election handily, promising in his victory speech to make New York City the fairest city in America. It’s a bold vision — one he’s soon going to make a trip to Iowa to try to sell on the national stage. But with 62,000 homeless New ..Read More
Coalition Testifies on HPD’s Coordination with DHS/HRA to Address the Homelessness Crisis Posted on November 21, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone It is no surprise that the affordable housing crisis continues to fuel record homelessness in New York City. While Mayor de Blasio has made important investments in homelessness prevention, including vastly increased legal services and rent arrears grants, he ..Read More
Today’s Read: What the Tax Reform Bill Means for Housing Posted on November 20, 2017 by Jacquelyn Simone Tax reform has been the center of attention this month, with the House voting last Thursday to pass The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (HR 1), which would dramatically change the tax code. Although the impact the bill will have on income taxes has been widely debated, ..Read More
