‘There is an assumption that wealth is an answer to our housing crisis. Instead, we must recognize that wealth and exploitation are actually the root of our crisis.’
City Hall and critics argue over whether moving the industry hub to Sunset Park will make life better or worse for workers, and if that will affect companies’ decisions to stay, move or shut down.
The city’s human rights commissioner writes: ‘We can and must do better to ensure that every New Yorker in need of housing can access it. It’s the law, but it’s also the right thing to do.’