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PÓDCAST:¿Cuándo se convirtió en delito cruzar la frontera de Estados Unidos y cómo ha cambiado desde entonces?

Daniel Parra | February 20, 2024

En marzo de 1929, el Senador de Carolina del Sur Coleman Livingston Blease redactó una ley de inmigración que tipificaba como delito menor entrar al país y esto sirvió de base para que en 1952, el Congreso aprobara la ley Immigration and Nationality Act (de Inmigración y Nacionalidad). Estos dos delitos se convirtieron en los delitos federales más perseguidos en los últimos años, asegura el American Immigration Council.

Housing and Homelessness

Supreme Court Tosses Lingering Challenges to Rent Stabilization in NY

Emma Whitford | February 20, 2024

“It doesn’t mean that they can’t be challenged again, they probably will be, but for the moment these significant challenges to rent laws are done,” said Thomas Silverstein of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Government

Legal Aid Sues Mayor Adams Over Inaction on Rental Voucher Reforms

Jeanmarie Evelly and Emma Whitford | February 14, 2024

The proposed class action suit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of four New Yorkers who say they should be eligible for CityFHEPS, but are closed out because the Adams administration has failed to implement laws expanding the program.

Housing and Homelessness

These NYC Voucher Holders Are Fighting To Stay Put

Emma Whitford | February 13, 2024

A lawsuit on behalf of tenants at risk of eviction highlights a population in the crosshairs of a policy fight between the City Council and Mayor Eric Adams.

Housing and Homelessness

Bribery Scandal Renews Scrutiny of NYCHA’s ‘No-Bid’ Contracting Process

Jeanmarie Evelly | February 7, 2024

The arrest Tuesday of 70 NYCHA employees who allegedly pocketed bribes for steering small-dollar contracts is prompting calls to reform how the housing authority handles such work—what Congressman and former City Council public housing chair Ritchie Torres called ‘a breeding ground for corruption and influence peddling.’

Government

Community Preferences Curtailed: City’s Affordable Housing Lotteries Face Changing Dynamics

Chris Janaro | January 26, 2024

In a recent settlement of a federal lawsuit, New York City will modify its approach to affordable housing lotteries by imposing substantial cuts to the percentage of units reserved for local residents.

Housing and Homelessness

‘Eviction is a Tragedy’: Tenant Advocates Press to Expand Right to Counsel Statewide

Jeanmarie Evelly | January 19, 2024

While supporters say New York City’s right to counsel program needs additional funding to cover all the qualified tenants who need the legal help, they’ve also hailed it a success, and are now pushing to replicate it statewide.

Government

Gov. Hochul to Target Voucher Discrimination in Annual Address

Emma Whitford | January 9, 2024

The governor’s State of the State address will include proposals to discourage landlords—and insurance companies—from business practices rooted in anti-voucher bias.

CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

Opinion: Unearthing the NYPD’s Secrets

Evan Enzer | January 4, 2024

“We need transparency to deter government abuses of these dangerous technologies and hold governments accountable when they break the law. Yet, many government agencies, including NYPD, refuse to provide this essential information to the public.”

Government

A man holds a sign at a December 2022 rally in support of the Fair Chance for Housing bill.

City to Limit the Use of Criminal Background Checks in Screening Tenants

Jeanmarie Evelly | December 20, 2023

The Fair Chance for Housing Act, passed by the City Council Wednesday, will limit the extent to which landlords, real estate brokers and other entities can factor in past convictions when considering a housing applicant—though the final bill is less expansive in banning the use of background checks than a version debated last year.

Daniel Parra | February 20, 2024

Emma Whitford | February 20, 2024

Jeanmarie Evelly and Emma Whitford | February 14, 2024

Emma Whitford | February 13, 2024

Jeanmarie Evelly | February 7, 2024

Chris Janaro | January 26, 2024

Jeanmarie Evelly | January 19, 2024

Emma Whitford | January 9, 2024

Evan Enzer | January 4, 2024

Jeanmarie Evelly | December 20, 2023

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