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New York’s Legislative Session Ends, With Mixed Results on Housing. Here’s What Passed & What Didn’t

What exactly did state lawmakers do before starting their nearly seven-month break? Here’s a rundown.

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

As States Target Trans Kids, NY Lawmakers Vote to Let Homeless Teens Make Their Own Health Decisions

The legislation would amend existing public health law to empower children under age 18 who are classified as “runaway or homeless youth,” or RHY, to give consent for medical, dental,…

Government Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: NY Lawmakers Must Act to Improve Our Overwhelmed Immigration System

“The tragic attack in Buffalo should be a wake-up call: It’s up to all of us—but especially City and State lawmakers—to stand up against white supremacy in all its forms.…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Forget 421a—New York Needs Radical Reform to Solve Housing Crisis

” We propose a new hybrid financing model that would combine a land value tax (LVT) and community land trusts (CLTs) to address New York’s changing fiscal environment as well…

Climate and Environment Education Government Politics

NYC Youth Taking the Lead on Climate Activism

Although some are still only high school or college age, Generation Z—generally about 25 and younger—has established itself as the most engaged generation in climate action.

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: NYC Must Prioritize Housing Our Most Vulnerable Families

“For far too long, New York’s leaders have focused on stemming the tide of homelessness, and then struggling to meet that low bar. Mayor Eric Adams can change this with…

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Justice Podcasts Politics

¿Cómo afectarán las nuevas leyes electorales en varios estados al voto latino?

Según un reporte del Brennan Center for Justice de la facultad de derecho de la Universidad de Nueva York, 27 estados han propuesto al menos 148 proyectos de ley para…

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Fate of 25,000 NYCHA Apartments in the Balance as End of Legislative Session Nears

Proposed legislation would allow NYCHA to transfer 25,000 apartments into a publicly owned trust with the power to issue bonds and borrow money for addressing desperately-needed capital repairs. Supporters say…

Education Government Politics

You Told Us: Should New York Extend Mayoral Control of City Schools?

City Limits asked readers and members of the city’s education community to fill out a survey about the policy, which is set to expire at the end of June. We…

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics Transportation

City’s Homeless Services Head Hails Moves Out of Subway, But Won’t Say How Many Stay in Shelter

More than 700 people staying on trains or at end-of-line stations accepted placement in a temporary shelter in the first two months of Adams’ so-called “Subway Safety Plan,” according to…

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