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Hundreds of thousands of New York households have fallen behind on their mortgages or property taxes during the pandemic, putting them at risk of losing their homes after statewide foreclosure…

ByDavid Brand 16 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

Federal COVID Test Delivery Program Out of Reach to Some NYC Shelter Residents

U.S. residents can sign up to receive four free COVID tests delivered to their home address. But the program limits one order per household, proving to be a problem for…

ByDavid Brand 9 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Podcasts Politics

City Watch: A Universal Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court?

“What we need to do is to ensure that, no matter how much money you’re making, you can access a free attorney if you’re at risk of eviction,” North Brooklyn…

ByDavid Brand 5 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

A Trickle of Tenants at Bronx Housing Court as Eviction Moratorium Ends

For the first time in nearly two years, New York’s expansive COVID-related eviction protections have come to an end for tenants who owe back rent. Landlords are rejoicing, renters are feeling…

ByDavid Brand 12 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

New Yorkers who owe back rent can once again apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) after judge ordered the state to reopen applications, citing what could be a…

ByDavid Brand 8 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Aggressive Subway Policing Contrasts Mayor’s Pledge to Involve Outreach Workers

Video of two NYPD officers dragging and handcuffing a man at the 8th Ave L train station Monday underscores concerns about Mayor Eric Adams’ new plan to send more cops…

ByDavid Brand 13 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness News

What’s Ahead for Tenants Displaced by Deadly Bronx Fire?

The Bronx apartment fire that killed at least 17 people Sunday has also left more than 100 families homeless, in some cases with no clear timeline for a return to…

ByDavid Brand 11 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Hochul, Housing and Homelessness: 5 Takeaways from the Governor’s 2022 Plan

Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State proposal included sweeping plans for affordable housing, free legal assistance for low-income tenants and sending social workers into the subways to conduct homeless…

ByDavid Brand 15 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Tracking the Number of People in NYC Homeless Shelters in 2022

How many people spend each night in a New York City homeless shelter? It seems like a simple question, but getting the answer is pretty complicated. So this year, City…

ByDavid Brand 3 minRead time

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Jan 2022

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness

Moratoria de desalojos en Nueva York se acerca a su fin, ¿aprobará Albany el proyecto de ley de “desalojo por causa justificada”?

Cientos de miles de hogares en todo el estado ya deben alquileres atrasados como resultado de la pandemia y se enfrentan al desalojo cuando las protecciones de la moratoria expiren…

ByDaniel Parra

ByDavid Brand 16 minRead time

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NY’s Foreclosure Freeze Is Over. Here’s What At-Risk Homeowners Can Do

Federal COVID Test Delivery Program Out of Reach to Some NYC Shelter Residents

City Watch: A Universal Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court?

A Trickle of Tenants at Bronx Housing Court as Eviction Moratorium Ends

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

What’s Ahead for Tenants Displaced by Deadly Bronx Fire?

Hochul, Housing and Homelessness: 5 Takeaways from the Governor’s 2022 Plan

Tracking the Number of People in NYC Homeless Shelters in 2022

Moratoria de desalojos en Nueva York se acerca a su fin, ¿aprobará Albany el proyecto de ley de “desalojo por causa justificada”?

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