Op-Ed | NYC expanded rental assistance, now we need to fix the bureaucracy
After years of hard work and advocacy, New York City has made a major commitment to confronting its homelessness crisis. The recently adopted city budget includes a significant expansion of rental assistance, giving thousands more New Yorkers a pathway from shelter and housing instability to permanent, stable homes. Now, the focus must turn to implementation. If...
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