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Statement from New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala, and Housing & Buildings Chair Pierina Sanchez on Mayor Adams’ CityFHEPS Vouchers Rule Changes

Re: Mayor Adams’ rule change on 90-day rule also adding new counterproductive work requirements that Council bill would eliminate “For months as New York City’s shelter population grew, the Council raised the alarm around the need to remove barriers to https://www.nyc.gov/assets/hra/downloads/pdf/cityfheps-documents/dss-7r-e.pdfCityFHEPS vouchers to help individuals and families leave shelter and transition to permanent housing. In…

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Antony Blinken Holds Press Briefing After Meeting With China’s President Xi Jinping In Beijing

Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with reporters at the U.S. Embassy in Beijing following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He said they both agreed that both countries would benefit from normalizing their diplomatic relationship, and that he approached a number of sensitive topics with the Chinese president, including China’s relationships with Russia…

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Mermaid Parade 2023 Delights New York with a Spectacle of Color and Fantasy

The Mermaid Parade, a cherished annual event in New York City, made a triumphant return on June 7, 2023. This vibrant and whimsical celebration took place in Coney Island, drawing crowds from all corners of the city and beyond. The Mermaid Parade has long been an iconic tradition, showcasing an eclectic blend of creativity, imagination,…

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NYC Mayor Adams Ends 90-Day Rule for all Populations, Expands Eligibility to City-Funded Rental Assistance for all New Yorkers in Shelter

June 16, 2023 New York City Mayor Eric Adams today issued emergency rules eliminating the 90-day length-of-stay requirement for New Yorkers in shelter to be eligible for City Family Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) housing vouchers — the largest city-funded rental assistance program in the nation — vastly expanding the number of New Yorkers in shelter…

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