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In his annual address Wednesday, his third since taking office in 2022, Mayor Eric Adams touched on plans for a “Tenant Protection Cabinet,” developing affordable housing on two dozen city-owned…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed legislative budget for the new year includes another attempt at replacing the expired 421-a developer tax break. But she’s left lawmakers, construction unions and developers to…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Housing and Homelessness

Can Host-Home Programs Help Relieve NYC’s Housing Crisis?

As much of the country grapples with an affordable housing shortage, host-home and home sharing programs—which typically pair people who have a room to spare with those in need of…

BySunny Nagpaul 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bronx Metro-North Rezoning to Enter Public Review as Locals Weigh In

The city’s plan to rezone an approximately 46-block stretch adjacent to the rail line around the future Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest train stations is about to turn a corner.…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Strengthen the Housing Credit to Fight New York’s Affordability Crisis

“With rents on the rise and housing in short supply, this is one of the nation’s most effective weapons in the fight against a crisis that remains stubbornly severe.”

ByRachel Fee 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Building a Better New York for Renters

“Vulnerable New Yorkers are suffering from predatory landlords, an overburdened court system, and an economy that continues to sideline them. They deserve better from their city.”

ByClaudia Valdivia 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives

After failing to pass her ambitious Housing Compact proposal last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul is using a lighter touch on housing—but state and city lawmakers have expressed hope for a…

ByChris Janaro

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Uncategorized

Council Pledges to Sue if City Hall Doesn’t Act on Voucher Bills

In a Tuesday letter, Council Speaker Adrienne Adams said the Department of Social Services has until Feb. 7 to begin implementing CityFHEPS voucher bills or her body will have “no…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Gov. Hochul to Target Voucher Discrimination in Annual Address

The governor’s State of the State address will include proposals to discourage landlords—and insurance companies—from business practices rooted in anti-voucher bias.

ByEmma Whitford 2Comments

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Jan 2024

Housing and Homelessness

Adams Admin Confirms Inaction on Council’s Rental Voucher Expansion

Despite a veto override, a December letter from Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Park says certain CityFHEPs voucher legislation passed by the City Council “cannot be implemented at this…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

Eric Adams’ State of the City: What’s in it for Housing?

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Bronx Metro-North Rezoning to Enter Public Review as Locals Weigh In

Opinion: Strengthen the Housing Credit to Fight New York’s Affordability Crisis

Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives

Council Pledges to Sue if City Hall Doesn’t Act on Voucher Bills

Gov. Hochul to Target Voucher Discrimination in Annual Address

Adams Admin Confirms Inaction on Council’s Rental Voucher Expansion

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