Beyond their big-ticket campaign promises, the next president could have substantial impact on housing in New York, from shaping tax incentives that make it easier to build new homes to federal resources for NYCHA and code enforcement programs.
Government
In Early Weeks, New Online Notice of Eviction Rule for City Marshals is Inconsistently Enforced
Patrick Spauster |
A new state law requires New York City marshals to post notices of eviction to the state court website, in addition to serving them in person. Several marshals posted them late—or not at all—according to City Limits’ review of a sample of September eviction notices. Some lawyers say it’s a violation of tenants’ due process rights.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Why Isn’t It ‘Free to Pee’ in New York City?
Alison Wilkey, Will Woods and Nathylin Flowers Adesegun |
“The lack of public bathrooms is one of the daunting challenges and cruel indignities that unsheltered New Yorkers consistently face as they draw on meager resources to survive life on the streets.”
Government
NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments
Tatyana Turner |
Members of the housing authority’s board approved an agreement Wednesday that brings the razing and rebuilding of the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses closer to fruition, and kicks off a plan to provide tenants with repairs and upgrades while they wait.
Government
Delays and ‘Weak Monitoring’ Undermine City’s Rental Voucher Program: Audit
Jeanmarie Evelly |
The audit, by State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, cited lags in determining eligibility and issuing payments for participants in the CityFHEPS voucher program, causing “significant delays in families and individuals being able to obtain permanent housing.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: NYC Must Live Up To Its Decarceration Promises
Jay Edidin |
“It has become increasingly clear that the Adams administration has committed to expand a policy of mass incarceration over community services and other less expensive, more effective alternatives. The current administration would have you believe that this is the only option. It is not.” Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography OfficeMayor Eric Adams at Rikers Island in June 2022. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits.
Education
Q&A: High School Journalists Interview City Council Education Chair, Rita Joseph
CLARIFY News |
Councilmember Joseph answered questions from CLARIFY student reporters about her priorities for the school system, DOE leadership, addressing the homelessness crisis facing over 100,000 students, school lunches, cell phone bans, and more.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Another Superstorm Sandy Would be an Economic Disaster for Working Families
Theodore A. Moore |
“We must build a future where every New Yorker makes a living wage and earns enough to cover the basic necessities to survive and then some, so that a climate emergency doesn’t mean financial ruin and impossible existential choices.”
Government
What Should We Ask NYC’s Next Mayor About Housing & Homelessness?
Jeanmarie Evelly |
More candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for the 2025 race to challenge Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal corruption charges. City Limits will ask those running for their positions and plans on key housing issues—and we want to know what you want to know.
Government
¿Qué han dicho los candidatos presidenciales sobre inmigración?
Daniel Parra |
Aunque difieren en su enfoque, algunos ven una convergencia entre los dos principales candidatos presidenciales en lo que se refiere a la política migratoria en la frontera, señalando con sorpresa que el Vicepresidente Harris ha presentado algunas de las propuestas más restrictivas en décadas por parte de un demócrata.
Government
PODCAST: ¿Qué tanto han contactado los candidatos presidenciales y sus partidos al electorado Latino estas elecciones?
Daniel Parra |
Pese a constituir un importante bloque electoral, 14.7 por ciento de todos los votantes elegibles, según una reciente encuesta, el 42 por ciento de los votantes latinos no han sido contactados en absoluto por ninguno de los partidos o sus candidatos.
