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In a new report, Comptroller Brad Lander found that in some buildings with chronic heat issues, the city’s housing agency failed to escalate violations.

ByPatrick Spauster 0Comments

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Feb 2025

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

Councilmembers and the NYC Comptroller’s Office have raised concerns about the city’s ability to handle climate emergencies. They propose more preparation ahead of wildfires, and legislation to offer shelter during…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

What Should We Ask NYC’s Next Mayor About Housing & Homelessness?

More candidates are throwing their hats in the ring for the 2025 race to challenge Mayor Eric Adams, who is facing federal corruption charges. City Limits will ask those running…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?

The comptroller’s office says some inroads have been made but “far more is needed to be fully prepared for heavy storms.”

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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May 2024

Housing and Homelessness Justice Labor News

Comptroller to Probe Legal Organization’s Housing Court Performance During Strike

Mobilization for Justice has been operating for more than 12 weeks without the workers who typically execute its mission to combat economic injustice—its more than 100 unionized staff.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: NYC Comptroller Should Fight Climate Change, Not Finance It

“Blue cities and states have much more pension fund money than red states. As the saying goes, money talks. It’s time for Comptroller Lander to put money that he manages…

ByMargaret Perkins

ByPete Sikora 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

‘I Feel Defeated’: Shelter Deadlines for Immigrant Families Expire, as System Frays

While the Adams administration has been issuing shelter deadlines to adult immigrants for months, and to some families with kids in hotels as part of a separate initiative, Tuesday’s evictions…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

Comptroller Calls for School Funding Changes to Accommodate Asylum Seeker Enrollments

The city’s education department insists the funding system is flexible, but the comptroller and education advocates worry some schools won’t get what they need if ‘massive numbers’ of new students…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations NYCHA

As Chelsea Demo Plans Move Ahead, A Look Back to NYCHA’s Brooklyn Razing

There are several key differences between PACT and Hope VI, the now-defunct federal program that facilitated demolition and displacement in Brooklyn decades ago. But, despite contemporary safeguards, advocates say they’ll…

ByTatyana Turner 3Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

ANALYSIS: ‘Social Housing’ Bills Expose Ideological Rift Among Housing Providers

The saga of The Windermere, though unique in many respects, is emblematic of why the city’s need for deeply affordable housing and the interests of many for-profit owners and developers…

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Some NYC Buildings Go Years Without Consistent Heat, Comptroller Says

‘People Were Scrambling’: Officials Press for Better Emergency Plans for NYC Wildfires, Flash Floods

What Should We Ask NYC’s Next Mayor About Housing & Homelessness?

How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?

Opinion: NYC Comptroller Should Fight Climate Change, Not Finance It

‘I Feel Defeated’: Shelter Deadlines for Immigrant Families Expire, as System Frays

Comptroller Calls for School Funding Changes to Accommodate Asylum Seeker Enrollments

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