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NYC Council members are refusing to approve the mayor’s budget unless the CityFHEPS housing voucher program gets expanded — a move that could cost the city billions but also prevent costly shelter stays. The mayor’s plan slashes funding by $500 million to cut broker payments, while council leaders like Pierina Sanchez and Sandy Nurse argue the program saves money long-term and should be freed from a legal blockade blocking its growth. With the budget deadline looming, a fierce standoff is shaping up over whether New York will prioritize housing stability — even if it means breaking the mayor’s spending plan.

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