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People living in group settings, like homeless shelters, are at particular risk because of the higher likelihood for skin-to-skin contact and because the virus can spread through clothing, towels and…

ByDavid Brand 13 minRead time

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Aug 2022

In Bronx Senate Race, Democrats Unite in Opposition to New Affordable Housing

The three Democratic candidates in the 34th Senate District find common ground in opposing a proposed supportive housing site for critically ill former Rikers detainees on the campus of Jacobi…

ByDavid Brand 17 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Legislation Would Give Nonprofits First Crack at Developing NYC-Owned Land

“Public land is a treasure that we need to maximize for truly affordable housing,” said Councilmember Lincoln Restler, whose new bill would preventing the city from selling off land to…

ByDavid Brand 7 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics Transportation

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

At a Council hearing short on details, officials from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration pinned the shelter population rise on newly arriving immigrants from the Southern Border.

ByDavid Brand 12 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

NYC Shelter System Awaits Some Immigrants Bused From Texas

After a two-month journey from South America to the U.S. Border and a two-day bus ride from Texas to New York City, immigrants who spoke with City Limits just wanted…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 16 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

New York City Housing Calendar, Aug 3-10

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByDavid Brand 4 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Mayor’s Emergency Declaration Will Speed Shelter Openings as Homeless Population Rises

The declaration will allow the city to open a new intake facility specifically for asylum-seekers and immigrants who have made their way to city shelters. It will also allow the…

ByDavid Brand 14 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

East New York Families in Limbo as Developer Plans High Rise to Replace Crumbling Housing Complex

Just six units remain occupied at the Arlington Village complex. Now, those who remain worry about what the owners’ plan to develop the site will mean for them. “What exists…

ByDavid Brand

ByGeorge Joseph, THE CITY 17 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics Resources

Want to Rezone in Western Queens? Here’s How to Win Over the Councilmember

Councilmember Julie Won issued a list of “land use principles” she said she will apply to new projects in her district that require Council-approved changes to the city’s zoning code—including…

ByDavid Brand 9 minRead time

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Aug 2022

Economy Housing and Homelessness Justice

Bronx Rental Complex Must Accept Housing Vouchers, Judge Rules

The decision Friday marks the first time a New York court has ruled that minimum-income policies for people with full-rent subsidies violate city and state laws, said Housing Works senior…

ByDavid Brand 14 minRead time

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NYC Opens 6 Isolation Beds for Homeless Shelter Residents with Monkeypox

In Bronx Senate Race, Democrats Unite in Opposition to New Affordable Housing

Legislation Would Give Nonprofits First Crack at Developing NYC-Owned Land

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

NYC Shelter System Awaits Some Immigrants Bused From Texas

New York City Housing Calendar, Aug 3-10

East New York Families in Limbo as Developer Plans High Rise to Replace Crumbling Housing Complex

Want to Rezone in Western Queens? Here’s How to Win Over the Councilmember

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