12,000 New Yorkers could be homeless if voucher problem isn’t solved

Nonprofit housing advocates are calling for action from city and state leaders after federal funding was cut for housing vouchers for 5,200 families in New York City.

“It’s a huge concern,” said Brendan Cheney of the New York Housing Conference. “These are some of the most at risk families in New York.”

While there are 5,200 voucher holders impacted locally, that affects more than 12,000 family members, including children…

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