""Every time I see a homeless person, I get the fear struck inside of me, that I'm going to wind up to be one of those people. I feel ashamed.""
"The Mamdani administration said it's ramping up investments in tenant protections and affordable housing, committing to building 200,000 new homes over the next decade."
"City Hall spokesperson Matt Rauschenbach said the mayor 'has been clear that CityFHEPS is an invaluable tool to prevent homelessness and support homeless New Yorkers.'"
Ciro Sollazzi, a 67-year-old former hairdresser, is at risk of eviction after losing his job during the pandemic and accruing $23,000 in back rent. He fears becoming homeless, a concern shared by many New Yorkers. A proposed City Council program expansion aims to provide rental assistance to those at risk of entering shelters. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is negotiating the program's expansion, citing cost concerns. The CityFHEPS program currently assists over 65,000 households, with the city committing to building 200,000 new homes in the next decade.
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