NYC agency defends decision to stop homeless youth from sleeping overnight at drop-in centers Posted on April 24, 2023 by Giulia Heyward in Gothamist Local lawmakers blasted the city’s Department of Youth and Community Development over the agency’s recent decision to keep teens and young adults from falling asleep at its drop-in centers, saying it forces these youth to instead sleep in subway ..Read More
Council Passes Bill Requiring More Rigorous Customer Service Training for Shelter Personnel Posted on April 24, 2023 by Jacqueline Lacovara in City Land NYC On April 16, 2023, NYC adopted Local Law 49 of 2003. The new law was originally introduced as Int. 431 in 2002 by Council Member Rafael Salamanca. Local Law 49 will require the Department of Homeless Services to provide biannual customer service training to em ..Read More
Rent Guidelines Board floats double-digit increases for stabilized tenants Posted on April 20, 2023 by Ben Brachfeld in AM NY The Rent Guidelines Board, the panel that ultimately determines the rent increases New York’s more than 1 million stabilized tenants will have to bear, floated hikes of nearly 16%, a substantial metric that the mayor’s office argues will not come to pass. ..Read More
After-school programs for homeless NYC youth push to make a difference Posted on April 14, 2023 by Nathan Smith, Emily Lippiello, Seiji Yamashita, Penelope Lopez , and Ivan Pereira in ABC News As New York City deals with an increase in its unhoused population, advocates for children say they fear kids who are in families experiencing homelessness are being left behind. Read more… ..Read More
As NY Budget Drags On, Pressure Builds to Negotiate Tenant Protections Posted on April 13, 2023 by Emma Whitford in City Limits Gov. Hochul’s plan to ramp up construction across the state has emerged as a sticking point in delayed budget talks—making now the time, some lawmakers say, to push for the deal to include renter protections like “good cause” eviction. “You try to re ..Read More
The Politics Of Involuntary Commitment Posted on March 29, 2023 by Elena Burnett in NPR Some officials in Democratic-led jurisdictions around the country are pushing to use involuntary commitment as a tool to tackle a surge in homelessness. We hear what officials in New York City, California and Portland, Oregon are proposing – and some of ..Read More
MTA will fine you up to $50 for sitting too long at Grand Central Madison Posted on March 27, 2023 by Ben Brachfeld in Am Ny The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is itching for riders to come to the brand-new Grand Central Madison terminal, but those who plop down on a bench for too long risk being handed a fine of up to $50. Read more… ..Read More
MTA board to vote on 90-minute bench limits at Grand Central Madison Posted on March 27, 2023 by Catalina Gonella in Gotamist Commuters and visitors lucky enough to find a bench at the recently opened Grand Central Madison station will only get to sit down for an hour-and-a-half. Read more… ..Read More
Do bedrooms need window? Mayor Adams floats controversial office-to-apartment conversions Posted on March 22, 2023 by David Brand in Gothamist Mayor Eric Adams opened a new window into his vision for building New York City out of the current housing crisis, with a riff on “dormitory” style accommodations generating a fair amount of backlash from fellow New Yorkers. Read more… ..Read More