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State leaders—including Kathy Hochul and one of her gubernatorial rivals, Tom Suozzi—are at odds over bills that would override local “exclusionary zoning” rules that prohibit homeowners from renting accessory dwelling…

ByDavid Brand 21Comments

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Feb 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness News Podcasts

City Watch: New Brooklyn Councilmember Wants to Streamline Housing Aid

“This comes down to the inefficiencies of government,” said Councilmember Crystal Hudson, who represents Brooklyn’s 35th District. “We need to create systems that work for people, not against them.”

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Feb 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth News Politics

Analysis: NYC’s Decades of Disconnect on Housing and Homelessness

Why has the number of homeless New Yorkers grown so much, even as the city spends billions on housing and homeless services? One part of the answer is that over…

ByDoug Turetsky 5Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness News

Administrative Obstacles Jam Up Moving Process for NYC Shelter Residents

CityFHEPS, the city’s rental subsidy, can be a life-changing resource for thousands of families and individuals and a crucial intervention for addressing homelessness, stakeholders say. But the administrative process for…

ByDavid Brand 16Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Podcasts Politics

City Watch: A Universal Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court?

“What we need to do is to ensure that, no matter how much money you’re making, you can access a free attorney if you’re at risk of eviction,” North Brooklyn…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

New Yorkers who owe back rent can once again apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) after judge ordered the state to reopen applications, citing what could be a…

ByDavid Brand 20Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Aggressive Subway Policing Contrasts Mayor’s Pledge to Involve Outreach Workers

Video of two NYPD officers dragging and handcuffing a man at the 8th Ave L train station Monday underscores concerns about Mayor Eric Adams’ new plan to send more cops…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Hochul, Housing and Homelessness: 5 Takeaways from the Governor’s 2022 Plan

Kathy Hochul’s first State of the State proposal included sweeping plans for affordable housing, free legal assistance for low-income tenants and sending social workers into the subways to conduct homeless…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Tracking the Number of People in NYC Homeless Shelters in 2022

How many people spend each night in a New York City homeless shelter? It seems like a simple question, but getting the answer is pretty complicated. So this year, City…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness News Politics

Hochul Takes on 421-a. Will It Be a Rebrand of the Existing Developer Tax Break?

In her State of the State plan, the governor pitched “a different kind of abatement program” to replace 421-a, which critics see as a developer-friendly policy that siphons nearly $2…

ByDavid Brand 3Comments

Hochul, Lawmakers Look to Override NY’s Exclusionary Zoning Amid Housing Crunch

City Watch: New Brooklyn Councilmember Wants to Streamline Housing Aid

Analysis: NYC’s Decades of Disconnect on Housing and Homelessness

Administrative Obstacles Jam Up Moving Process for NYC Shelter Residents

City Watch: A Universal Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court?

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

Hochul, Housing and Homelessness: 5 Takeaways from the Governor’s 2022 Plan

Tracking the Number of People in NYC Homeless Shelters in 2022

Hochul Takes on 421-a. Will It Be a Rebrand of the Existing Developer Tax Break?

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