New York, NY: Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Lyle Frank struck down a lawsuit that would have forced the Adams administration and the Department of Homeless Services to implement the CityFHEPS housing voucher package that was passed in May 2023 by the City Council. The legislation was passed to expand eligibility for CityFHEPS housing vouchers for low-income New Yorkers facing eviction or homelessness. The City Council has stated they will appeal the decision.
Murad Awawdeh, President and CEO, New York Immigration Coalition:
“Too many New Yorkers are struggling to keep a roof over their heads as housing costs continue to rise. This expansion of CityFHEPS vouchers would have been a lifeline to vulnerable families stuck in the shelter system and at risk of eviction. By expanding opportunities to live in safe, stable housing, we build a city where New Yorkers can put down roots to invest and grow in their communities. This court decision is a devastating blow to low-income families, and any of us who may fall on hard times in the future. We stand with the City Council in appealing this decision, and implore the Mayor to start implementing real solutions to the problems faced by so many New Yorkers.”
The New York Immigration Coalition (NYIC) is an umbrella policy & advocacy organization that represents over 200 immigrant and refugee rights groups throughout New York.
