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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.

‘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.”

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Immigration

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…

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Is Your City Councilmember Passing Green Legislation? Look Them Up Here

The New York League of Conservation Voters ranks city councilmembers, whose seats are up for grabs in their year’s elections, based on how they voted on key environmental bills. You…

Economy Government Health Opinion

Opinion: Local Nutrition Programs Are More Important Than Ever

“With federal nutrition assistance facing an uncertain future, local organizations must step in to fill the gaps. But programs like ours are already stretched thin, and we will rely even…

Government Health Immigration

Advocates, Health Providers Look to Ease Immigrants’ Fears of Accessing Care Under Trump

While these concerns have resurfaced under the second Trump administration, the message from advocates, lawyers, and health centers is clear and unequivocal: health is always a priority and treatment should…

Comunidades de habla hispana Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration Politics

Hochul propone medidas para reducir la pobreza infantil, pero ¿serán suficientes?

Según los expertos, Nueva York es el único estado que cuenta con crédito tributario por hijos reembolsable que excluye a las familias con bajos ingresos del acceso al máximo beneficio,…

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