
Statement from Executive Director Nick E. Smith on Mayor Adams’ State of the City Address
Statement from Executive Director Nick E. Smith on Mayor Adams’ State of the City Address In light of Mayor Adams’ State of the City Address, ...
Statement from Executive Director Nick E. Smith on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget Proposal
Communities Resist Executive Director Nick E. Smith released the following statement in response to Governor Hochul’s proposed executive budget:
“In her $252 billion proposed executive budget, Governor Hochul included plans to address housing for the upcoming fiscal year. As the Governor and state legislature begin the process of budget discussions leading up to the April 1st deadline, I again reiterate that provisions to increase affordable housing and expand tenant protections must be included. Additionally, with $1 billion proposed for City of Yes, it is my sincere hope that the final state budget also includes increased funding for legal services organizations, just like in the City for All plan. With great uncertainty looming with the new federal administration, it is imperative that all legal services organizations have the necessary resources to help our most vulnerable tenants and communities.”