NYC Housing Commissioner Resigns as Homeless Population Soars

The New York Times reported that the city's housing commissioner is resigning after facing criticism over the city's rising homeless population and affordable housing crisis.
The Wall Street Journal says the housing chief had been the subject of ethics investigations and did not live up to his promises on homelessnes and affordable housing.
According to the New York Daily News, the commissioner's policies have seen little success in curbing street homelessness and the city's shelter population is at an all-time high.
Politico reported that , in his resignation letter, the commissioner touted his achievements in creating affordable housing but made no mention of the homeless crisis.
Spectrum News NY1 stated that the mayor has appointed a new acting housing commissioner to take over immediately and begin addressing the city's urgent housing issues.