The Community Service Society of New York
07/10/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/10/2025 12:59
Press Release: Statement By CSS President and CEO David R. Jones on State Appellate Division Ruling on CityFHEPS Reform Laws
July 10th, 2025
Press Release
Statement By CSS President and CEO David R. Jones on State Appellate Division Ruling on CityFHEPS Reform Laws
In 2023, the New York City Council took a bold step toward dramatically improving the CityFHEPS program by passing a slate of bills that would have allowed more people to move from shelter into housing quicker, while keeping others housed.
Over the past two years, the mayor has held up the implementation of these improvements through litigation, a political ploy that hurt vulnerable New Yorkers.
Today, the State Appellate Division ruled against the mayor's legal challenge, clearing the way for much needed improvements to CityFHEPS. The Community Service Society of New York urges the mayor to respect the court's ruling and stop standing in the way of improvements to a program that is vital to New Yorkers struggling with the city's housing crisis.
###
The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We power change through a strategic combination of research, services, and advocacy to make New York more livable for people facing economic insecurity. By expanding access to health care, affordable housing, employment opportunities, debt assistance, and more, we make a tangible difference in the lives of millions. Join us at https://www.cssny.org.
Issues Covered
Latest News
July 10th, 2025Statement By CSS President and CEO David R. Jones on State Appellate Division Ruling on CityFHEPS Reform Laws
July 3rd, 2025NYPD's Bad Habit: Stop-and-Frisk Abuses Still Targets Blacks, Latinos
June 30th, 2025CSS Applauds MCCAP Expansion in FY2026 NYC Budget
More News
The Community Service Society of New York published this content on July 10, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained herein. Distributed via Public Technologies (PUBT), unedited and unaltered, on July 10, 2025 at 18:59 UTC. If you believe the information included in the content is inaccurate or outdated and requires editing or removal, please contact us at [email protected]