The Legal Aid Society is commending the New York City Council’s vote to override Mayor Eric Adams’ recent veto of a package of bills to reform CityFHEPS, a local housing voucher program.

“We laud the New York City Council – especially bill sponsors Diana Ayala, Pierina Sanchez and Tiffany Caban – for taking this necessary step to enact a package of needed reforms that will ultimately prevent evictions and combat homelessness,” said Robert Desir, staff attorney in the Civil Law Reform Unit at The Legal Aid Society.

“Should the Adams Administration refuse to implement these measures or bring a challenge in court, we are prepared to intervene with litigation on behalf of our clients,” Desier continued. “Given the magnitude of the local housing crisis, we have an obligation to ensure that the New Yorkers we represent have every available option to secure a long-term, safe and affordable place to call home.”