New York Hasn’t Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That’s Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says. by Spencer Norris, New York Focus Co-published with New York Focus

New York Hasn’t Raised Housing Allowances for Needy Residents in Decades. That’s Unconstitutional, a Lawsuit Says. The state constitution makes an unusual promise to residents: to provide care and support for the needy. But a recent lawsuit accuses it of failing to meet that mandate by putting low-income households on the brink of homelessness. by Spencer Norris, New York Focus Co-published with New York Focus https://www.propublica.org/article/new-york-shelter-assistance-lawsuit?utm_source=sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=majorinvestigations&utm_content=river