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Opinion: Biofuels Are a ‘Right Now’ Solution to NY’s Decarbonization Problem

“To pass on the immediate carbon reduction benefits of biofuels while continuing to spin our wheels in endless debate would be a setback that will only make future efforts to…

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: The Tools We Need to Hold NYPD Accountable for Misconduct

“In New York, prosecutors often require a person accused of a crime to waive their right to later appeal their case as part of a plea offer, even if new…

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

NYC Voucher Households Are Concentrated in a Handful of Neighborhoods, Data Shows

CityFHEPS vouchers are supposed to give low-income New Yorkers more choice in where they live, but data shows that voucher holders are predominately renting in certain Bronx and Southeast Brooklyn…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Building the Type of Housing New York Needs the Most

“We must build upon the newfound flexibility provided by City of Yes by making direct, meaningful investments in supportive housing.”

Government Housing and Homelessness

Need Help Applying to Affordable Housing Lotteries? Ask a ‘Housing Ambassador’

The revitalized “Ready to Rent” program partners with community based organizations to offer one-on-one assistance to New Yorkers vying for affordable apartments through the city’s competitive housing lotteries.

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

Councilmembers and the NYC Comptroller’s Office have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle climate emergencies. They propose more preparation ahead of wildfires, and legislation to offer shelter during…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The Country is Still Anxious About Affordability. For Older Adults, This is Nothing New.

“The city can minimize emergency housing and long-term care costs by investing in organizations that help older adults access the benefits they’re entitled to.”

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Immigration

New City Rules Make It Harder to Access ‘Low-Barrier’ Homeless Shelters: Lawsuit

The lawsuit targets new criteria around who qualifies for safe haven and stabilization shelters, saying it makes it harder for street homeless people to access those beds and discriminates against…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Opinion

Opinion: Our Affordable Housing Workforce Must Reflect the Communities It Serves

“Right now, roles in the affordable housing sector remain unfilled, and working-class New Yorkers continue to face unemployment or find themselves stuck in jobs with little potential for economic mobility.”

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Defensores y proveedores de salud alivian temores de inmigrantes para acceder a atención médica bajo Trump

A pesar de que estos temores han resurgido con la segunda administración Trump, el mensaje de los defensores, abogados y centros de salud es claro e inequívoco: la atención médica…

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