Posted on December 18, 2015 by Mary Brosnahan in New York Daily News New York Daily News, By Mary Brosnahan The new HomeStat represents an opportunity to systematically help connect vulnerable New Yorkers to the shelter and services they need to get back on their feet. As presented by Mayor de Blasio, for the first time New York City is taking steps to recognize that the solution is not to harass or chase away those most in need, but to methodically connect them with the individualized help they need and deserve.