Frederick #FredShack, long-time CEO of @urbanpathways.bsky.social, died on April 5, @cityandstateny.bsky.social reports. RIP. Former #NYCDSS #CommissionerJenkins took over.

Does anyone have memories of #UrbanPathways, the #OlivieriDropInCenter, or #FredShack?

Homelessness, Benefit Cuts, Budget Woes: A New Commissioner’s Challenges

The @nytimes.com has a short and rather inconsequential article on the challenges facing the new #NYCDSS #CommissionerDalton.
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/18/n...

Last year's #HOPECount results: #NYCDSS, "Homeless Outreach Population Estimate 2025 Results".
hoperegistration.cityofnewyork.us/wp-content/u...

Molly Wasow Park reflects on her time as DSS commissioner She will officially leave her role after two and a half years leading the agency.

Outgoing #NYCDSS #CommissionerPark had an exit interview with @errollouis.bsky.social on #InsideCityHall, wearing a bright red jacket and matching lipstick.
ny1.com/nyc/all-boro...

N.Y.C. Social Services Chief Resigns After Losing Mamdani’s Favor

@nytimes.com reports that #NYCDSS #CommissionerPark "Resigns After Losing #MayorMamdani ’s Favor".
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/n...

Mamdani officials set to be questioned over 18 cold deaths The City Council will hold its first oversight hearing on the Mamdani administration on Tuesday.

Though #NYCDSS #CommissionerPark resigned today, she's going to be questioned by the #NYCCouncil tomorrow over 18 cold deaths.
gothamist.com/news/mamdani...

#MayorMamdani has also appointed #HelenArteaga, the CEO of #ElmhurstHospital, as his deputy mayor for health and human services, to whom the #NYCDSS and #DOHMH will report.