Many of the voters who spoke to City Limits this primary election said they’re pulling for one of the two mayoral frontrunners: Andrew Cuomo or Zohran Mamdani. They cited concerns…
Here’s what the Democratic candidates on Tuesday’s primary ballot say they’ll do to build more homes, and whether or not they’d freeze the rent for stabilized tenants.
"It is antisocial to systematically underfund the management and upkeep of affordable housing. Buildings deteriorate, and health and safety hazards spread, all to the detriment of residents."
(Adi Talwar for…
Justin Brannan wants to focus on constructing affordable housing specifically for city workers in a program modeled after Electchester, while Mark Levine wants to produce 75,000 affordable units by helping…
“By listening to residents and responding to their needs, we can ensure that East New York’s growth creates opportunity while preserving its identity.”
“As the city and state pour subsidies into for-profit development that fails to serve those most in need, Community Land Trusts (CLTs) offer a proven and powerful way to ensure…
In ‘Making Space’ we talk to some of the notable people who call New York home—about their lives, their work, and how the city has shaped them. Actress and singer…
In 2024, City Councilmember Chris Banks’ Brooklyn District, which includes East New York, Brownsville and East Flatbush, saw the greatest number of income-restricted apartments built: 1,439. Meanwhile, two districts in…