Adi Talwar
Lavera Martino and her son Takai walk along East 104th Street. Martino said they have a CityFHEPs rental voucher but have been unable to find a landlord willing to accept it.
‘We need to strengthen the safety-net for families at risk of homelessness, and make sure that even as people get jobs they don’t lose their rental assistance.’
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