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The country’s highest court struck down a key portion of the state’s eviction protections, which allowed tenants to fend off Housing Court proceedings by swearing they had experienced a COVID-related…

ByDavid Brand 10 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Economy Housing and Homelessness

NY’s Slow-Moving Rent Relief Program Will Meet Federal Deadline, State Officials Insist

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has doled out funds to about 7,000 households, a fraction of the 158,000 who’ve applied. States must return their federal rental assistance funding if…

ByDavid Brand 13 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

NYC2036? How the 2012 Olympics Bid Reshaped New York City

A look at how New York’s failed efforts to host the world’s biggest sporting event succeeded in reshaping huge swaths of the city, from Hunters Point to Citi Field. …

ByDavid Brand 21 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Judge Temporarily Bars NYC’s Transfer of Homeless From Hotels to Shelters—Again

Several residents with disabilities say they were sent to buildings that did not meet their needs: Some were transferred to a hotel without a working elevator, and one woman who…

ByDavid Brand 8 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Climate and Environment

Lack of Affordable Housing Fuels Health Disparities in Central Brooklyn, Student-Led Report Says

“Part of it is a little sad. I’m looking at all these statistics—the rates of rent-burdened residents, the poor housing conditions. When you see it in print, it makes it…

ByDavid Brand 7 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Justice News

Are Any Democrats Standing by Their Governor?

With Cuomo unlikely to leave voluntarily—at least if his defiant response to James’ report is any indication—it will be up to state lawmakers to serve as the ultimate arbiters of…

ByDavid Brand

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ByJeanmarie Evelly 19 minRead time

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Aug 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Agrees to Fast-Track Rental Voucher Increase for Homeless New Yorkers

The City Council passed legislation in May to raise the CityFHEPS rate to Section 8 levels, but the measure would not take effect for at least six months unless the…

ByDavid Brand 9 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

New York’s $2.7 Billion Rent Relief Program Cuts First Checks, Amid Scrutiny

The stalled Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) has issued just $1.2 million of the $2.7 billion on hand to landlords owed pandemic-related back rent.

ByDavid Brand 8 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Manhattan Community Board Votes to Reject SoHo-NoHo Rezoning

The board’s resolution rejects the rezoning proposal for the wealthy neighborhoods outright, rather than submit suggestions for improvement, arguing the plan would fail to achieve the city’s affordable housing goals.

ByDavid Brand 11 minRead time

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Jul 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

NYC Locks Out Many Homeless Applicants From New Federal Rent Assistance, Advocates Say

Adults approved for supportive housing will be precluded from applying for the federal rent vouchers—which attorneys and advocates say cuts off a path to housing for thousands of shelter residents…

ByDavid Brand 14 minRead time

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What the Supreme Court Decision Means for NY’s Eviction Moratorium

NY’s Slow-Moving Rent Relief Program Will Meet Federal Deadline, State Officials Insist

Judge Temporarily Bars NYC’s Transfer of Homeless From Hotels to Shelters—Again

Lack of Affordable Housing Fuels Health Disparities in Central Brooklyn, Student-Led Report Says

Are Any Democrats Standing by Their Governor?

De Blasio Agrees to Fast-Track Rental Voucher Increase for Homeless New Yorkers

New York’s $2.7 Billion Rent Relief Program Cuts First Checks, Amid Scrutiny

Manhattan Community Board Votes to Reject SoHo-NoHo Rezoning

NYC Locks Out Many Homeless Applicants From New Federal Rent Assistance, Advocates Say

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