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More than 500 new households can access city-funded rental vouchers after the elimination last month of the so-called “90-day rule” for applicants, Mayor Adams said Tuesday. The update came weeks…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bill Looks to Set Standards for Emergency Shelters as City Opens 12th Migrant Relief Center

A bill introduced in the City Council would establish “minimum standards” for HERRCs and respite centers that the city would have to meet, including that beds be at least…

ByDaniel Parra

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Unofficial numbers released Sunday by the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) show just 44,611 people participated in early voting, held across nine days in every borough but Staten…

ByAdi Talwar 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Where NYC’s Council Candidates Stand on Key Housing Issues

As the city faces dual affordable housing and homelessness crises, City Limits asked the candidates’ running in Tuesday’s primary for their stance on a number of key related issues. Are…

ByCity Limits 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

Of the $19,000 in donations to 14 sitting council members or candidates, $13,900 comes from Taxpayers for an Affordable New York, run by the Real Estate Board of NY. Another…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Mayor Strikes Housing Voucher Waiting Period, as Further Reforms Hang in Balance

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday that he will eliminate a 90-day waiting period for New Yorkers in shelters to apply for rental vouchers, even as he declined…

ByEmma Whitford 3Comments

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Mar 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC Housing Calendar, March 9-15

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Adi Talwar New Dorp Plaza, Staten Island Welcome to…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Dec 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: Housing for Our Formerly Incarcerated Neighbors Serves Us All

“Study after study has shown that stable housing is the linchpin for successful reentry and for creating strong social bonds. These outcomes, in turn, lead to a substantially reduced likelihood…

ByPablo Zevallos 1Comment

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Dec 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 8-15

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByDavid Brand

ByMariam Hydara 1Comment

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Nov 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Opinion Transportation

Opinion: E-bike Battery Regulation Isn’t Anti-immigrant or Anti-worker. It’s Common Sense.

“We aren’t helping delivery workers by forcing them to charge unsafe, unregulated equipment in their apartments. We need more regulation to protect these hard-working riders and their neighbors, not less.”

ByBaruch Herzfeld 0Comments

Mayor Touts Progress on Housing Vouchers as Council Readies to Override His Veto

Bill Looks to Set Standards for Emergency Shelters as City Opens 12th Migrant Relief Center

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Where NYC’s Council Candidates Stand on Key Housing Issues

Data Drop: Which Council Campaigns Are Real Estate PACs Supporting This Election Cycle?

Mayor Strikes Housing Voucher Waiting Period, as Further Reforms Hang in Balance

NYC Housing Calendar, March 9-15

Opinion: Housing for Our Formerly Incarcerated Neighbors Serves Us All

NYC Housing Calendar, Dec. 8-15

Opinion: E-bike Battery Regulation Isn’t Anti-immigrant or Anti-worker. It’s Common Sense.

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