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
Despite new directive, NYPD isn’t transporting more people with mental illness to the hospital Posted on March 20, 2023 by Matt Katz in Gothamist Months after ordering the NYPD to involuntarily transport to the hospital a broader range of people displaying signs of mental illness, police officials revealed Monday that officers are actually transporting fewer people than before. Read more… ..Read More
Lawmakers Aren’t Sure Their Own Plan to Build More Housing Will Work Posted on March 20, 2023 by Sam Mellins in NYS Focus The legislature signed on to Hochul’s goal of 800,000 new homes. But they aren’t confident their plan can get there. Read more… ..Read More
Opinion: Forced Hospitalization is the Wrong Approach to Mental Health Posted on March 20, 2023 by Joshua Budhu in City Limits “This policy, while likely formed with good intent, is short-sighted and places more strain on a system that is close to breaking. It also shifts focus and continues to villainize individuals who need help, rather than providing the resources that they despe ..Read More