New York Times | February 08, 2024
She Fights for Migrants and the Homeless. Could That Destroy Her Dream?
Once the city’s second-most powerful politician, Christine Quinn is now a high-profile advocate on the divisive homelessness and migrant crises. That could threaten her chances with future voters.
Read MoreUSA Today | February 12, 2024
New tent cities could pop up in NYC as mayor removes homeless migrants from shelters
“People will be on the street. For the first time in almost 50 years, we will see children on the street. It is simply not…
CBS | February 12, 2024
New York City homeless advocate proposes giving asylum seekers housing vouchers instead of putting them in hotels
As the city’s right-to-shelter dispute enters mediation, one of New York’s leading homeless advocates has a suggestion for cutting costs. Christine Quinn, the former City Council speaker, says the…
Gothamist | February 12, 2024
NYC religious, housing and labor leaders push back on Adams’ right-to-shelter changes
Nearly two dozen groups, including religious leaders and the city’s biggest union, committed on Thursday to signing an amicus brief opposing Mayor Eric Adams’ request to suspend…
amNY | February 12, 2024
Right-to-shelter rollback: Coalition of NYC advocates, clergy and labor groups seek to stop Mayor Adams’ moves to end shelter mandate
Advocates, clergy leaders and labor groups form NY SANE Coalition to protect the city’s right-to-shelter.
CNN | February 12, 2024
Flood of migrants will not “break this city,” says former New York City Council Speaker
Christiane Amanpour speaks with New York State Senator Jessica Ramos and Former New York City Council Speaker Christine Quinn on the migrant crisis in New…
Gothamist | February 12, 2024
NYC plans to place migrant families with children in congregate homeless shelters
“Think of a gymnasium full of cots — a barrack-style room full of cots — where we house people after a hurricane,” said Quinn. “It…