Safe Horizon
Coverage of Safe Horizon in the Nexus archive.
- New York is rethinking how it handles sex crime cases; advocates say its working
New York City has seen a rise in reported rapes and sex crimes, which NYPD officials and advocates attribute to increased reporting and improved victim support. The NYPD and organizations like Safe Horizon are collaborating on a victim-centered approach, including a new Gender-Based Violence Policy & Planning Unit, to address sexual violence and connect survivors with services.
- Council members, advocates push Mamdani to include promised CityFHEPS expansion in city budget as federal housing assistance expires
City Council members and advocates are urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to fund the expansion of the CityFHEPS rental assistance program in the city budget as federal emergency housing vouchers expire, risking homelessness for 3,500 people. Mamdani has not fulfilled his campaign promise to fully fund the expansion, citing budget constraints, while advocates argue the city must step in to prevent displacement.
- Moments for Life NY hosts five-borough baby shower in Bronx and Washington Heights for mothers in need
Moments for Life NY, founded by retired Detective Fred Washington, hosted a five-borough baby shower in the Bronx and Washington Heights to support mothers in need, offering resources like cribs, car seats, and healthcare. The event, sponsored by EmblemHealth, grew from 50 participants in 2021 to over 5,000 and includes services for domestic violence survivors and marginalized communities.