Housing and Homelessness WATERFRONT WOES Council wants more affordable housing in Greenpoint/Williamsburg rezoning.
Housing and Homelessness CODE OF HONOR: CITY UNVEILS NEW HOUSING INSPECTION PLAN Tenant advocates hail the city’s new program, but hope it doesn’t kill a separate piece of legislation that strengthens fines for landlords.
Economy GOOD NEIGHBORS Developer of Harlem Park signs Community Benefits Agreement, promising jobs to local residents.
Health NO CONDOMS FOR CONVICTS: HIV PREVENTION OFF LIMITS Landmark legislation could help stop the spread of AIDS in state prisons.
Housing and Homelessness BUILDING ACCOUNTABILITY New report finds that stricter laws make housing cheaper.
Economy POWER PLAY TransGas offers affordable housing funds in exchange for Brooklyn waterfront site.
Justice ALL IN THE FAMILY: CITY TO BOOST KINSHIP FOSTER CARE ACS Commissioner John Mattingly vows to decrease the number of foster children in group homes and make it easier for relatives to provide care.
