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Brad Lander: “Housing first model...works 70 to 90% of the time to get…”

Featuring: Brad Lander, Democratic | New York City Comptroller

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Brad Lander Discusses NYC Mayoral Candidacy, Immigration, Anti-Semitism, and Housing

Published | Video Starts at 08:38

Yes, sometimes if a person is a danger to themselves or others, you have to take them to the hospital. But what actually gets people off the street permanently is stable housing and services. And they're using this Housing first model...works 70 to 90% of the time to get people stably housed. stably housed. And it will work to end street homelessness here. That's more than just psychiatrics, more than just beds. These are supportive housing units or single room occupancy. (08:38–08:47)

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