The application, dubbed form 2010E, can take months to complete and requires prospective tenants to provide their medication and hospitalization history and show proof of homelessness, as well as a recent psychiatric evaluation.
Government
Why Is It So Hard To Eradicate Mold at NYCHA?
Tatyana Turner |
Despite being under court order to remediate it, mold remains a persistent problem for NYCHA, which points to its aging infrastructure and a climbing number of physical needs across its portfolio, particularly as it pertains to plumbing.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: New York City Must Leverage Its Financial Power for a Cleaner Future
Justin Brannan |
“We need to be crystal clear: if you’re managing our money, you better be taking climate risk seriously and cutting off financing for new fossil fuel projects. If not, we’re taking our business elsewhere.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Biofuels Are a ‘Right Now’ Solution to NY’s Decarbonization Problem
Allan Cohn and Chris Fazio |
“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 reduce our carbon emissions more challenging.”
Health and Environment
NYCHA Tenants Can Apply For Up To $5,000 For Climate Projects For Their Communities
Tatyana Turner |
In the three years since the grant launched, recipients have planned programs like community gardens and tree planting at their campuses. Applications will close March 23.
Government
‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods
Mariana Simões |
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 downpours.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: The Country is Still Anxious About Affordability. For Older Adults, This is Nothing New.
Jeremy Kaplan |
“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
Defensores y proveedores de salud alivian temores de inmigrantes para acceder a atención médica bajo Trump
Daniel Parra |
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 siempre es una prioridad y el tratamiento no debe detenerse.
Government
Is Your City Councilmember Passing Green Legislation? Look Them Up Here
Mariana Simões |
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 can look up their scores here.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Local Nutrition Programs Are More Important Than Ever
Melissa Gallanter |
“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 more heavily on local government if federal support is cut.”
Government
Advocates, Health Providers Look to Ease Immigrants’ Fears of Accessing Care Under Trump
Daniel Parra |
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 not be stopped.
