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Councilmembers Brad Lander and Stephen Levin had both previously expressed support for the plan, but said their ultimate approval depended on the city committing to repairs at the Gowanus and…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Nov 2021

Health Opinion

Opinion: Why Housing is Key to Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Racism

‘Expanding supportive and affordable housing for homeless families in New York City would immediately save lives and dramatically improve health outcomes for families of color in the long-term.’

ByNicole Branca 1Comment

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

NYC’s New Housing Voucher Rules Will Drastically Expand Income Eligibility for Renewals

A new rule for CityFHEPS rental assistance vouchers greatly increases the eligibility income for renewal—a response to criticism that the previous, stricter criteria would force participants to the edge of…

ByDavid Brand 106Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

New Interactive Maze Illustrates Hurdles to Housing for Homeless New Yorkers

RxHome, the organization behind the project, said the spiral maze is intended to show those who have not experienced homelessness or housing instability the various hurdles to finding a home,…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Flashback: How The Mayoral Candidates Said They’d Fix NYC Housing, 1989

In the summer of 1989, City Limits asked the candidates running for mayor of New York—including Ed Koch and David Dinkins—to explain their plans and policies on homelessness, housing and…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Video Voters Guide: Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa on Tackling Family Homelessness

City Limits sat down with Democrat Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa to quiz them about what they would do, if elected, to address the city’s ongoing housing and homelessness…

ByDavid Brand

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

3 Things We Wish NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Discussed in the 1st General Debate

Both bombastic personalities with sometimes polar opinions on the issues facing the city, Democrat Eric Adams, the current Brooklyn borough president and former NYPD captain, and Republican and Guardian Angels…

ByEse Olumhense 0Comments

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Oct 2021

Economy Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYC Needs Diverse Housing Solutions. Start By Legalizing SROs

‘Single room occupancy units are one of the earliest forms of affordable housing, allowing hundreds of thousands of working-class residents to live here. And yet, New York City has limited…

BySamuel Tran 4Comments

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Oct 2021

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Striking a ‘Grand Bargain’ to Rebuild Trust in NYC Affordable Housing

‘We are seeing a rampant level of opposition to every suggestion of new housing going back to before the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are going to address the housing shortage…

ByRafael E. Cestero 4Comments

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Sep 2021

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: New York City Needs Basement Apartments Now More Than Ever

‘In one of the most expensive housing markets in the country, people will continue to rent basement apartments whether they are legal or not. We need legalization to make them…

ByPatrick Spauster 4Comments

Councilmembers Confirm Support for Gowanus Rezoning After NYC Commits to NYCHA Repairs

Opinion: Why Housing is Key to Addressing the Public Health Crisis of Racism

New Interactive Maze Illustrates Hurdles to Housing for Homeless New Yorkers

Flashback: How The Mayoral Candidates Said They’d Fix NYC Housing, 1989

Video Voters Guide: Eric Adams and Curtis Sliwa on Tackling Family Homelessness

3 Things We Wish NYC’s Mayoral Candidates Discussed in the 1st General Debate

Opinion: NYC Needs Diverse Housing Solutions. Start By Legalizing SROs

Opinion: Striking a ‘Grand Bargain’ to Rebuild Trust in NYC Affordable Housing

Opinion: New York City Needs Basement Apartments Now More Than Ever

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