# Why Some New Yorkers Must Become Homeless to Get Help

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Podcast: [NYC NOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/nyc-now-6286818)
Published: 2026-05-04T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://wnyc.org/browse/shows/nyc-now
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## Resource

For some New Yorkers, qualifying for a CityFHEPS housing voucher means first entering the shelter system. Reporter Karen Yi breaks down the fight over expanding the city’s rental assistance program and why advocates say delaying it could cost more in the long run. Photo: Lajoy Clark, Ciro Sollazzi, and Kevin Joseph Cuffy for Gothamist -Got any questions, comments or story ideas? Send us a message at NYCNow@WNYC.org Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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