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Farías questions on staff training frequency and Ace's Place occupancy

New York City Council · Jun 24, 2026 · starts 1:25:13 · 1 min 13 sec

Farías confirms staff training is every two years and asks about ACE's Place occupancy. Dalton reports 109 residents as of last week and clarifies ACE's Place opened in 2025, with 150 total beds.

Amanda C. Farías

I just want to go back to the staff training.

Amanda C. Farías

You said for new employees, they're required to do the training within 90 days of employment.

Amanda C. Farías

And then what is the subsequent training after that?

Amanda C. Farías

Is it annual?

Amanda C. Farías

Every two years.

Amanda C. Farías

Sorry, can you just say that into the microphone?

Amanda C. Farías

I can.

Amanda C. Farías

Every two years.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay, thank you.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay.

Amanda C. Farías

All right.

Amanda C. Farías

Ace's Place is the city's first trans and gender nonconforming dedicated shelter following the Lopez settlement and was opened in 2022.

Amanda C. Farías

Of the 150 beds available at Ace's Place, how many are currently occupied?

Erin Dalton

Yes, as of last week, there were 109 individuals at Ace's Place, which I think opened in 2025.

Erin Dalton

That's what I have.

Amanda C. Farías

Opened in 2025.

Erin Dalton

That's what I have, yeah.

Amanda C. Farías

Okay.

Amanda C. Farías

And sorry, I just wanted to reference something in your...

Amanda C. Farías

Okay, I'll look for that in a second.

Amanda C. Farías

Yeah.