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Reactions to the news were subdued in City Hall Park Thursday, where the organization VOCAL-NY had gathered to mourn not only Neely, who had been unhoused, but the at least…

ByEmma Whitford 7 minRead time

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Mayor Suspends Some ‘Right to Shelter’ Rules in Scramble to House Asylum Seekers

The mayor defended the move, saying the city had little choice as it struggles to keep up with a ballooning shelter population. But advocates say the change undermines the city’s…

ByDaniel Parra

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 14 minRead time

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

In Wake of Subway Killing, City Officials Grilled On Touchpoints With Unhoused New Yorkers

At a Council hearing, officials said the city has recorded 318,000 “engagements” since February 2022 between street homeless residents and police or outreach workers, including instances where the same individual…

ByEmma Whitford 12 minRead time

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May 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

‘Justice 4 Jordan’: New Yorkers Who’ve Experienced Homelessness React to Subway Killing

“Out there you are vulnerable. It’s safer in here behind doors,” Kevin, who declined to provide his last name, told City Limits outside the 30th Street Intake Shelter Thursday. He…

ByEmma Whitford 15 minRead time

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May 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC’s Stabilized Tenants Stare Down Further Rent Hikes, Recalling Bloomberg Era

The Rent Guidelines Board Tuesday voted in favor of rent hikes between 2 to 5 percent for a one-year lease and 4 to 7 percent for two-year leases. A final…

ByEmma Whitford 14 minRead time

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Late Session Goals Emerge As Housing Policy Fizzles Out of NY Budget

With six weeks left until the end of the legislative session, Hochul is already looking ahead, insisting that she will work with Senate and Assembly leaders to address New York’s…

ByEmma Whitford 11 minRead time

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

As NY Budget Drags On, Pressure Builds to Negotiate Tenant Protections

Gov. Hochul’s plan to ramp up construction across the state has emerged as a sticking point in delayed budget talks—making now the time, some lawmakers say, to push for the…

ByEmma Whitford 12 minRead time

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

What Would It Take To Fully Fund Right To Counsel For NYC Tenants?

“It’s a complicated question,” said Rosalind Black, citywide housing director at Legal Services NY, which aids tenants under the landmark city initiative to provide free representation to low-income New Yorkers…

ByEmma Whitford 18 minRead time

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Queens es el campo de batalla en lucha presupuestaria para legalizar apartamentos en sótanos

A medida que se acerca la fecha límite del presupuesto del estado, los legisladores demócratas de Queens están en desacuerdo sobre si debe incluir una vía para legalizar los apartamentos…

ByEmma Whitford 12 minRead time

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Apr 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Developer Overcharged Brooklyn Tenants While Getting 421-a Tax Break, Lawsuit Claims

“We think we’ve identified over 1,500 421-a buildings that are out of compliance with the rent stabilization laws,” said Aaron Carr, executive director at watchdog group Housing Rights Initiative. “Whether…

ByEmma Whitford 9 minRead time

Emma Whitford

Mourners React to Manslaughter Charge in Jordan Neely’s Death

Mayor Suspends Some ‘Right to Shelter’ Rules in Scramble to House Asylum Seekers

In Wake of Subway Killing, City Officials Grilled On Touchpoints With Unhoused New Yorkers

‘Justice 4 Jordan’: New Yorkers Who’ve Experienced Homelessness React to Subway Killing

NYC’s Stabilized Tenants Stare Down Further Rent Hikes, Recalling Bloomberg Era

Late Session Goals Emerge As Housing Policy Fizzles Out of NY Budget

As NY Budget Drags On, Pressure Builds to Negotiate Tenant Protections

What Would It Take To Fully Fund Right To Counsel For NYC Tenants?

Queens es el campo de batalla en lucha presupuestaria para legalizar apartamentos en sótanos

Developer Overcharged Brooklyn Tenants While Getting 421-a Tax Break, Lawsuit Claims

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