Mayor Eric Adams’ newly appointed Charter Revision Commission met Tuesday, the first in a series of meetings to explore potential changes to city government’s rules and procedures for housing and land use decisions.
Government
NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 9-16
Jeanmarie Evelly |
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
Government
How Each NYC Councilmember Voted on City of Yes for Housing
Jeanmarie Evelly |
The City Council approved a modified version of the mayor’s sweeping zoning reform plan, City of Yes for Housing Opportunity, with a vote of 31-to-20. Here’s how each lawmaker landed.
Government
PODCAST: ¿Qué podría hacer Biden en materia de inmigración antes del final de su mandato?
Daniel Parra |
En cuanto se supo el resultado de las elecciones presidenciales, tanto los representantes, senadores como distintos defensores de derechos se pusieron a trabajar para crear listas de tareas pendientes que podrían lograrse antes del fin del mandato de Biden, que van desde fondos para la guerra de Ucrania, medidas en medio ambiente, hasta la nominación y confirmación de jueces federales.
Government
Will Trump’s New EPA Pick Move His ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Agenda Forward?
Mariana Simões |
Drilling for more oil and gas may not have legs in progressive New York, where local laws bar these efforts. But larger climate goals could suffer a blow.
Government
As ‘City of Yes’ Heads to a Vote, Report Says Subsidies Are Key to Producing Affordable Housing
Patrick Spauster |
As city lawmakers negotiate a package for the “City of Yes” zoning reforms, a report from the Independent Budget Office highlights the importance of city subsidies in creating deeply affordable housing.
Government
Lo que necesita saber sobre: ¿Cómo los beneficiarios de DACA de Nueva York pueden inscribirse en la cobertura médica del ACA?
Daniel Parra |
Los beneficiarios de la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA por sus siglas en inglés) ya pueden solicitar cobertura médica a través de HealthCare.gov y los mercados estatales individuales. Aquí hay una guía para acceder a la atención a través de los Planes de Salud Esenciales o Calificados del Estado de Nueva York.
Government
NYC Housing Calendar, Nov. 18-25
Jeanmarie Evelly |
This week, City Council committees will vote on the mayor’s ‘City of Yes’ for housing plan, and hold hearings on deed theft, basement apartments and more.
Government
What You Need to Know: How Can New York DACA Recipients Enroll in ACA Health Coverage?
Daniel Parra |
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients can now apply for health coverage through HealthCare.gov and individual state marketplaces. Here’s a guide for accessing care through New York State’s Essential or Qualified Health Plans.
Government
What Trump’s Win Could Mean for Housing, Climate and Immigrant Communities in NYC
Jeanmarie Evelly, Daniel Parra, Mariana Simões and Tatyana Turner |
With Donald Trump expected to return to the White House in January, City Limits takes a closer look at the former and future president’s platform and promises around key policy issues, and what that could mean in New York.
Bronx
2024 Election in NYC: Poll Site Confusion, First Time Voters & Hopes for Change
City Limits |
By 6 p.m., nearly 2.2 million New Yorkers and counting had turned up to vote in Tuesday’s election—many saying they were motivated by the chance for change and hopes for unity following a divisive presidential campaign season.
