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Tens of thousands of New Yorkers are without stable housing.

They are our neighbors, our friends, and our family. As New Yorkers, we call on Gov. Hochul, Sen. Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand, and Mayor Mamdani to take immediate action to address this public health and safety crisis.

Across NYC, homelessness means people sleeping in shelters, on subways, or outside in dangerous conditions. It raises risks of illness, violence, and long-term trauma, and makes it harder for families to stay together, keep jobs, and access care. This crisis is shaped by policy choices, budgets, and housing laws.

That is why it is vital to volunteer, support local providers, and regularly contact elected officials to push for legislation that protects New Yorkers and expands safe, stable housing.

Data point: NYC DHS shelters served 89,119 people in January 2024, including 34,057 asylum seekers. Source: NYS Comptroller (Jan 22, 2025)

New Yorkers experiencing homelessness

Sign the petition

Please sign the petition below to help bring attention to the housing crisis in New York City.

Dear Gov. Hochul, Sen. Schumer, Sen. Gillibrand, and Mayor Mamdani,

We are New Yorkers.

Over the last few years, New York City has seen a drastic increase in people without housing. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers need shelter and stable housing. This affects everyone in our city. We demand immediate attention to this public health and safety crisis. We want funding restored for homelessness services and immediate action to place people in safe housing and improve conditions across the city.

Thank you for your time and attention.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani

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City Hall, New York, NY 10007

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Sources: NYC Mayor's Office contact page; NYS Governor contact; Senators' official office locations.

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