Housing voucher funds dry up for thousands of NYC residents

Thousands of New Yorkers may not have a place to live by the end of the year as funds for a federal housing voucher program runs out, years ahead of schedule.

“It’s draining, it is traumatizing, it’s a shame,” said Lashonne Smith, who lives in Brooklyn. Smith has received a voucher to help pay a portion of her rent since 2022.

The mother of two said she was shocked when she received the notice…

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