Attorney who won right-to-shelter law calls rollback attempt "shameful"; chief housing officer set to resign; plus more

We are supported by our readers. Consider donating to fund the local reporting you rely on. [View in Browser]( Wednesday May 24, 2023 [Donate now]( ADVERTISEMENT [‘It’s shameful’: Lawyer who won NYC right-to-shelter law responds to Adams’ rollback attempt]( [A typical late night street scene in Manhattan during the 1980's was the frequent sight of homeless people, such as these on the "L" train.]( [Robert Hayes was a 26-year-old Wall Street attorney when he took on a pro bono case that would redefine the way New York City handles homelessness.]( ADVERTISEMENT More Stories From Today [Mayor Eric Adams is seen calling for expedited work authorisation for asylum seekers in New York City.]( [Mayor Adams begins court proceeding to suspend NYC’s landmark right-to-shelter rules]( [Adams says the city “cannot single-handedly provide care to everyone crossing our border.”]( [Jessica Katz, the city's chief housing officer, sits in front of a microphone while wearing a yellow and white striped blazer.]( [NYC chief housing officer set to resign amid dual crises of homelessness, migrant arrivals]( [Jessica Katz, who also served in the Bloomberg and de Blasio administrations, is set to leave the role in July.]( [A huge sculpture that spells the word "LAND" in oversize letters, in front of a bridge in a park]( [A new sculpture at Brooklyn Bridge Park evokes colonization and migration with weathered steel]( [The 30-foot sculpture by Indigenous artist Nicholas Galanin spells out the word ‘LAND’ with subtly provocative manner and materials.]( [Prospect Park, August 24, 2018]( [NYC keeps its spot as 10th best city in the U.S. for parks, according to national parks group]( [Jersey City and Newark, not so much]( [A "Vote Here" sign on 2022's Primary Election Day, at Engine Company No. 2 Firehouse in Hoboken. The next primary will be held June 6, 2023.]( [Every seat in NJ's Legislature is on the primary ballot June 6. Most people won't vote.]( [The last time all New Jersey Legislature seats were on the ballot, just 12% of people voted.]( [NYPD Chief of Department Jeff Maddrey]( [Extra Extra: Top NYPD chief reprimanded for helping former colleague who allegedly threatened kids with gun]( [Because NYPD Chief of Department Jeff Maddrey stands to lose between six and 10 vacation days, here are your end-of-day links:]( [A stock photo of Elmhurst Hospital Center]( [Elmhurst hospital physicians reach tentative deal after 3-day strike]( [Early-career doctors could return to work on Wednesday morning.]( [A group of men and women in U.S. Navy uniforms on a New York City street]( [Fleet Week returns to New York City with an abundance of free events]( [You'll have opportunities to tour ships, hear band performances, see search-and-rescue demonstrations or give a service dog a belly rub during Fleet Week events May 24 through 29.]( ADVERTISEMENT [Support Us]( Follow Gothamist on [Gothamist on Facebook]( [Gothamist on Twitter]( NYPR Network [WNYC]() [Gothamist]() [WNYC Studios]() [NJPR]( [WQXR]() [New Sounds]() Copyright © New York Public Radio, 160 Varick St., New York, NY 10013. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe]( from this list.