Housing and Homelessness REINING IN THE ZONING BOARD Two different tracks emerge for reforming the city’s Board of Standards and Appeals.
Government ROOM OF ONE’S OWN? New bill would help domestic violence survivors combat housing discrimination.
Economy CREDIT UNIONS GET A BOOST FROM ALBANY Struggling to stay afloat, credit unions may soon be able to get government incentives once reserved for banks.
Housing and Homelessness NYCHA RE-LEASING SEC 8 TENANTS- OWNERS REJECT VOUCHERS Recent court decisions have opened the door for private landlords to bail out of the federal voucher program–and evict low-income renters.
Government RANKING BANKING Assemblymember Scott Stringer’s local banking scorecard reveals that low-balance customers are paying more and getting less.
Education DAY-CARE WORKERS STILL SNUBBED The city’s 7,500 unionized daycare directors and teachers demand a new contract.
Housing and Homelessness NYCHA SECTION 8 DEBATE: HOW WILL VOUCHER CUTS AFFECT NYC? Washington think tank finds that thousands of local families could lose rental assistance under new Bush plan.
Housing and Homelessness MEET SHAUN DONOVAN: HPD’S OUTSIDER COMMISH City’s housing agency welcomes former HUD official.
