Testimony to the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence’s Public Hearing on the Model Domestic Violence Policy for Counties

Maritza Rico Advocacy & Policy Manager December 2, 2025 Good afternoon, my name is Maritza Rico, and I am the Policy and Advocacy Manager at New Destiny Housing. I would like to thank the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) for updating the 1998 Model Domestic Violence Policy for Counties […]


Protected: New Destiny’s Recommendations for the New Mayoral Administration

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Comments on HRA Proposed Amendments

Comments from New Destiny Housing on HRA Proposed Amendments to Chapter 10 of Title 68 Regarding Unit Hold Incentive Payments of the CityFHEPS Program Wednesday, November 5, 2025 New Destiny Housing recognizes HRA and the Mayor’s Office for their continued partnership in the effort to house domestic violence survivors in permanent, safe, and affordable homes […]


Testimony to the New York City Council Committee on General Welfare and Comittee on Finance Joint Hearing on the Executive Budget for FY 2026

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Vice President of External Affairs May 16, 2025 Thank you, NYC Council Deputy Speaker Ayala, Finance Committee Chair Brannan, Council Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the executive budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW DESTINY Founded in 1994, New Destiny’s mission is to […]


Testimony to the Joint NYC Council Oversight Hearing on Preparing NYC For Changes in Federal Funding

Gina Cappuccitti Senior Director of Housing Access and Stability Services April 16, 2025 Thank you, New York City Council Committee on Governmental Operations, State & Federal Legislation Chair Restler, Committee on Finance Chair Brannan, Council Members, and Council Central Staff for convening this oversight hearing on preparing NYC for changes in federal funding, and for […]


Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Health and Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, & Addiction on the FY26 Preliminary Budget

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Director of Policy and Communications March 24, 2025 Thank you, New York City Council Committee on Health Chair Schulman, Committee on Mental Health, Disabilities, and Addiction Chair Lee, Council Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW […]


Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Housing & Buildings on the FY26 Preliminary Budget

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Director of Policy and Communications March 25, 2025 Thank you, New York City Council Committee on Housing and Buildings Chair Sanchez, Council Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW DESTINY Founded in 1994, New Destiny’s mission […]


Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Public Housing on the FY26 Preliminary Budget

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Director of Policy and Communications March 10, 2025 Thank you, NYC Council Public Housing Committee Chair Banks, Committee Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW DESTINY Founded in 1994, New Destiny’s mission is to end the […]


Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on General Welfare on the FY26 Preliminary Budget

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Director of Policy and Communications March 17, 2025 Thank you, NYC Council General Welfare Committee Chair Ayala, Committee Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW DESTINY Founded in 1994, New Destiny’s mission is to end the […]


Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Finance on the FY26 Preliminary Budget

Gabriela Sandoval Requena Director of Policy and Communications March 5, 2025 Thank you, NYC Council Finance Committee Chair Brannan, Committee Members, and Council Central Staff for the opportunity to submit written testimony on the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2026.   ABOUT NEW DESTINY Founded in 1994, New Destiny’s mission is to end the cycle […]