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Mayor Mamdani’s FY27 Executive Budget is a far cry from the promised expansion of the CityFHEPS program. Rather than funding duly passed and critically needed expansion laws, the budget raises additional hurdles that effectively cut rental assistance and make it even harder for people to leave shelter and secure stable housing. An expanded and efficient…

VOA-GNY delivered testimony to the NYC Council on reforms to strengthen the Fair Fares for low-income New Yorkers, including automatic enrollment, replacement cards, unlimited transfers, and expanded reduced-fare access on Metro-North, LIRR, and Access-A-Ride.

The gala raised critical funds to provide housing, health, and wealth-building services to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness in the Greater New York area.

Eric engages with government officials and develops our policy strategy to advance our vision of ending homelessness.

Department of Social Services Commissioner Erin Dalton and Housing Preservation & Development First Deputy Commissioner Adam Phillips joined VOA-GNY for the exhibit.

Mayor visits with VOA-GNY residents in the Bronx to share meal on Easter and hear their stories.

Dr. Jeffrey Ginsburg and Gregory Morris discuss the systems driving New York City’s housing crisis and the urgent need for more coordinated solutions.

VOA-GNY testified before the NYC Council on the impact of delayed contract payments, which strain providers and disrupt critical services. We urged full implementation of Local Law 11, increased agency staffing, and passage of Intro 0452 to ensure fair wages for human service workers.