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New York Advocates Fight to Save Supportive Housing Amid Homelessness Surge

9/29/2025

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Advocates Fight Housing

New York housing advocates urge Congress to preserve the Continuum of Care program.
The Trump administration's proposed changes threaten to end permanent supportive housing, risking 8,700 statewide households.
New York reports a 53% rise in homelessness, affecting 158,000 people.
HUD delays Continuum of Care Builds funding notices amid a deadline; critics say executive orders criminalize homelessness.

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Trump Warns Insurance Loss

The Trump administration warns millions could lose flood insurance if a House-passed spending bill is blocked by Sept. 30.
Over 400,000 policies expire in October; 250,000 households risk losing coverage.
A lapse in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) could disrupt about 1,300 property sales daily; FEMA has $2.6 billion for claims but cannot borrow more.

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Advocates Fight Housing

New York housing advocates urge Congress to preserve the Continuum of Care program.
The Trump administration's proposed changes threaten to end permanent supportive housing, risking 8,700 statewide households.
New York reports a 53% rise in homelessness, affecting 158,000 people.
HUD delays Continuum of Care Builds funding notices amid a deadline; critics say executive orders criminalize homelessness.

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