Local church leaders back Douglaston shelter plan
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“A transitional shelter is something our neighbors need now.”
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NY makes homeless young people eligible for vaccine, but COVID data locked away
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“Minus data, it’s hard to prove a need.”
Read MoreNY lawmakers urge tenants to complete ‘hardship’ paperwork to delay eviction
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“These forms deliver real protection for countless renters and homeowners who would otherwise be at risk of losing their homes.”
Read MoreAdvocates sue MTA to reverse rules targeting homeless
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“Criminalizing poor people or blocking their access to public facilities is plainly discriminatory.”
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Homeless New Yorkers, advocates renew push to increase voucher value
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“What’s worse than giving people no hope is giving them false hope.”
Read MoreQueens activists take eviction protest to Maspeth landlord's doorstep
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“Illegal lockouts are always a crime, but to do it during a pandemic is even worse.”
Read MoreNonprofit housing lawyers push Biden to block evictions, fund NYCHA
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“We implore you to fulfill the housing plan and budget promises you made on the campaign trail.”
Read MoreAdvocates urge NYC to release clear vaccine plan for city’s homeless
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“It would mean the homeless aren’t treated as throwaways but are instead prioritized.”
Read MoreDouglaston women’s shelter will be first in Queens Community District 11
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The facility will house 75 women over age 50 and will open late next year, the city said.
Read MoreNew York state enacts 60-day eviction and foreclosure protections
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Marshals executed Queens’ first eviction of the COVID-era late last month.
Read MoreWith evictions looming, advocates urge NYC to accelerate universal right to counsel
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“Evictions are violent, evictions are cruel and unnecessary, and during a pandemic they are deadly.”
Read MoreFirst Queens tenant evicted since March start of COVID restrictions
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“Absent any further legislation, we will see more evictions.”
Read MorePandemic continues to intensify domestic violence crises for Queens families
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New York City's 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline is 800-621-4673.
Read MoreFlushing developers win key support ahead of council's waterfront rezoning vote
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The rezoning application proceeds to a full Council vote tomorrow.
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