Q&A
Maritza Rico highlights housing as top DV-related need
New York City Council · Sep 30, 2026 · starts 1:20:16 · 26 sec
Rico says the administration acknowledges the housing and domestic violence intersection but the city must address domestic violence as a top cause of homelessness; NGBV has been a bridge to housing agencies.
Member of the Public - Maritza Rico
And if I may, one last thing.
Member of the Public - Maritza Rico
As I said already, the administration acknowledged that the intersection between housing and domestic violence needs to be addressed a little bit more.
Member of the Public - Maritza Rico
And we're always pushing for that, as we all here understand that the top reason for homelessness in New York City is domestic violence.
Member of the Public - Maritza Rico
And NGBB has done an incredible job at sort of being our bridge to some of the housing agencies in the city.
Member of the Public - Maritza Rico
And we hope that that continues to happen.