Rally in NYC Calls for End to Shelter Evictions

As the new school year begins, advocates and elected officials in New York City are protesting Mayor Eric Adams' policy that evicts migrant families from shelters every 30 or 60 days. Critics argue that this policy disrupts the education and stability of approximately 18,348 children, forcing them to change schools frequently and experience trauma from housing instability. Public Advocate Jumaane Williams emphasized that such evictions destabilize families and hinder children's ability to learn. Additionally, citizens affected by similar policies, like Michelle Ferreria, shared personal accounts of how frequent relocations impacted their children's education and mental health. The city is now extending this eviction policy to families in Department of Homeless Services shelters, affecting over 30,000 people. Advocates are calling for immediate action to prevent further harm to vulnerable families and children.