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Tale of Two Cities: Report Finds Stark Racial Wealth Gap Among New Yorkers

In New York City, accumulating wealth is many times more difficult for Latino and Black New Yorkers, according to a recent report by the Robin Hood Foundation.

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: The Tools We Need to Hold NYPD Accountable for Misconduct

“In New York, prosecutors often require a person accused of a crime to waive their right to later appeal their case as part of a plea offer, even if new…

Climate and Environment Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Tenants Can Apply For Up To $5,000 For Climate Projects For Their Communities

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 Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

NYC Voucher Households Are Concentrated in a Handful of Neighborhoods, Data Shows

CityFHEPS vouchers are supposed to give low-income New Yorkers more choice in where they live, but data shows that voucher holders are predominately renting in certain Bronx and Southeast Brooklyn…

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Building the Type of Housing New York Needs the Most

“We must build upon the newfound flexibility provided by City of Yes by making direct, meaningful investments in supportive housing.”

Government Housing and Homelessness

Need Help Applying to Affordable Housing Lotteries? Ask a ‘Housing Ambassador’

The revitalized “Ready to Rent” program partners with community based organizations to offer one-on-one assistance to New Yorkers vying for affordable apartments through the city’s competitive housing lotteries.

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

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…

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: The Country is Still Anxious About Affordability. For Older Adults, This is Nothing New.

“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.”

Comunidades de habla hispana Immigration Justice Podcasts

PODCAST: ¿Qué es el Programa de Orientación Legal para Inmigrantes y por qué se interrumpió?

Los programas que se interrumpieron fueron: el Immigration Court Helpdesk (Servicio de Ayuda en las Cortes de Inmigración), la Counsel for Children Initiative (Iniciativa de Asesoría Jurídica para Menores) y…

Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA

NYC Housing Calendar, Feb. 3-10

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

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