A New York state court ruled in favor of Mayor Eric Adams, determining that the City Council lacked the authority to expand the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) eligibility. The judge agreed with the Adams administration that social services policy should be set by the City Department of Social Services, not the City Council. The Council’s attempt to increase voucher eligibility and ease application rules was deemed invalid. Despite the Council’s plans to appeal and criticism from housing advocates, the court’s decision adds to the ongoing tension between the mayor and City Council.
City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS)
