Press Release
CSS Applauds City Council for Taking Action to Avert Deeper Homelessness Crisis
Today, the New York City Council took a step toward solving the city's homelessness crisis by passing Intros 878, 893, 894, and 229.
These four bills will dramatically improve the CityFHEPS program. With these changes, CityFHEPS will allow more people to move from shelter to safe and affordable housing quicker, while keeping others housed permanently.
We commend the leadership of Speaker Adams, Deputy Speaker Ayala, and Housing Chair Sanchez, who recognize the urgency of the moment, especially as deadlock in Albany continues. We also thank the Legal Aid Society, VOCAL-NY, Neighbors Together, and Make the Road NY for working with CSS to support these important reforms, and for their steadfast dedication to making the city more hospitable to all New Yorkers.