The recent mayoral forum hosted by City Limits brought several Democratic candidates together to discuss pressing issues in public housing, primarily focusing on NYCHA and family homelessness. The candidates addressed the dire need for repairs estimated at $78 billion over the next two decades and highlighted the challenges faced by over 120,000 people residing in the city's homeless shelters, including children. Their proposals included financial strategies, transparency initiatives, and enhancements to housing voucher programs, aiming to bring accountability and better living conditions for vulnerable populations.
Early voting kicks off Saturday in the primary election for New York City mayor, where a slate of Democratic candidates are competing to get on the ballot for November's general election against incumbent Eric Adams.
The event took place at Manhattan Neighborhood Network, in partnership with the National Public Housing Network and the Family Homelessness Coalition, focusing on NYCHA and family homelessness.
NYCHA is in need of an estimated $78 billion in capital repairs over the next 20 years, and more than 120,000 people sleep in the city's homeless shelter system each month.
The candidates shared their plans on how to fund repairs at NYCHA, improve the CityFHEPS voucher program, and address corruption in the housing authority.
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