NYAPRS Note: The following press release outlines actions taken in Ogdensburg, NY, by Step by Step to rezone a property in a single residence area for supportive housing, crisis diversion, and other supports. The denial by the city of Ogdensburg to repurpose this property is perceived as the culmination of public pressure from local “Not in My Back Yard” activists. Step by Step is working with a law firm to file a federal civil action suit based on unlawful discrimination. NYAPRS is following this situation and coordinating with Step by Step to ensure they have the appropriate resources to be successful in this process.
