Mamdani's Affordable Housing Promise: A Tough Challenge for New York City
Examining Mayor Mamdani's decision to appeal a court order to expand New York City's housing voucher program, despite his campaign pledge. The move has angered advocates for the homeless.
Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is facing a difficult challenge in delivering on his campaign promise of affordable housing. His decision to appeal a court order that the city must expand its housing voucher program has angered advocates for the homeless population, who were counting on the implementation of this initiative.
The mayor, who must contend with a $5.4 billion budget deficit, explained his decision by citing the cost of the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program, which helps people staying in shelters or at risk of homelessness find permanent housing.
Source: The Guardian
