Mayor Adams has committed to providing temporary housing to New Yorkers with severe mental illness, but the city needs more supportive SROs to prevent a worsening homelessness crisis.
“Some families live in the shelter system that is meant to be temporary for years. We need concrete responses and leadership, not just campaign slogans, regarding candidates’ plans to address…
Hear directly from mayoral candidates about their plans and positions ahead of the June 24 primary election, with a discussion focused on NYCHA and family homelessness.
"We must commit to a housing first model that focuses on workforce development and wraparound services. Why? Because we know it works and have for over a decade."
Chris Janaro…
“Despite its success, the creation of supportive housing has fallen far short of the need—in large part because of fierce resistance by local residents.”
“Let’s not forget that the cost of vouchers represents people—people who can’t afford rent despite working full-time, people who without the voucher will become or remain homeless.”
As of March 4, there were approximately 1,500 individuals staying at the 2,200-bed facility, which the city opened in February as it closes down other migrant shelter sites.
The application, dubbed form 2010E, can take months to complete and requires prospective tenants to provide their medication and hospitalization history and show proof of homelessness, as well as a…