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“Half of NYC's homeless populations are families.Homeless people have been ignored for too long. I'll just say this: If you are a family on the brink of eviction you are 80% less likely to get evicted if you have legal counsel. However, there is no right to legal counsel in housing court.It would cost the city $12,500 to grant that family legal counsel. Meanwhile, the average stay for a homeless family in a shelter once they have been evicted cost the city $45,000. So not only does it seem like the right thing to do morally, it's also the right thing to do fiscally.”

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Paul Bettany, born on May 27, 1971, is a British actor known for his exceptional performances in both film and theater. He gained widespread acclaim for his role as Vision in the 'Captain America' and 'Avengers' movie series. more

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