NYC Health + Hospitals says it’s found permanent homes for more than 1,200 of its patients and their families, both through supportive housing placements and in affordable apartments on its own land. The marker comes as the mayor directs all city agencies to examine their property holdings for places to build new housing.
“It is clear through a number of recent public polls that Latinos are mainly concerned about economic matters—specifically, the cost of living, adequate wages, and affordable housing.” Jarrett MurphyOutside a Bronx polling site on primary day. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today! No matter your politics, you’ll probably agree that the NY-16 congressional primary, pitting the incumbent Congressman Jamaal Bowman against Westchester County Executive George Latimer, will be the most contested congressional primary battle this coming June.The race thus far has been driven largely by the Israel-Gaza crisis.
“It is heartbreaking for us to see our patients struggling to breathe, knowing that their environment plays a role in their suffering—a factor beyond their control.” Adi TalwarA view of Jerome Avenue with its elevated 4 train and the Cross Bronx Expressway from the Grand Concourse. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today! Much of the media spotlight has focused on the adverse health consequences of climate change, but while well-documented, relatively less attention has been given to the negative health impacts of structural racism.The effects of systemic racism have made citizens in the Bronx become prisoners of their own environment, affecting their health significantly.
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
“I’m surprised, I’m baffled, I’m angry,” said City Councilmember Sandy Nurse, who represents East New York, where the city ran an earlier basement conversion pilot in 2019. The area is excluded from the new program, which will only apply to 15 of the city’s 59 community districts.
For the second time since December, the Preservation Trust model has a strong lead among NYCHA voters.
Aunque decenas de votantes con derecho a voto se encuentran actualmente dispersos por la ciudad, el edificio 11 de Bronx River Addition sigue siendo una comunidad muy unida en la que viven muchos hispanohablantes. Dos opciones de votación prometen reparaciones rápidas, pero también podrían requerir que se muden temporalmente.
While dozens of eligible voters are currently dispersed around the city, Bronx River Addition’s Building 11 remains a tight-knit community home to many Spanish speakers. Two ballot options promise expedited repairs, but could also require them to temporarily relocate.
Mayor Adams announced this week that the Big Apple is getting 180 new electric school buses. But the city’s fleet still has over 10,000 buses running on polluting fossil fuels.
City Limits looks back at a story from 31 years ago, when developers and politicians were pursuing plans to revitalize and develop “The Hub” in the South Bronx.
“It will happen again. It’s not a matter of if, but when. The average building age in New York City is around 90 years, and we’re grappling with a shortage of building inspectors as well as an ongoing housing crisis—giving building owners little to no incentive to address violations.”
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