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Adolfo Carrión, Jr., current commissioner at the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development, will serve as the new deputy mayor for housing, economic development, and workforce—replacing Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, who resigned…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Government News Politics

What They’re Saying: Reactions to Eric Adams’ Federal Indictment

After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Government Health Opinion Politics

Opinion: A Movement, Not a Moment—NYC Council’s Future is Women-Led

“A potential backslide in 2025 would not only undermine our progress, but also stall momentum toward achieving long-term gender equity in political leadership at all levels of government.”

ByEbonie Simpson 0Comments

28

Jun 2024

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice

Advocates, Lawmakers Frustrated By Late City Hall Report on Homeless Encampment ‘Sweeps’

City Hall was supposed to begin reporting more details on how it removes homeless New Yorkers from public spaces, sharing data on where each sweep took place, the agencies involved,…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

10

May 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: It’s Well Past Time for New York City to Get the Right Stuff Done

“The city is becoming increasingly harsh for the very constituency the mayor claims to care about: the underserved in the forgotten outreaches of the city’s neighborhoods.”

ByHarvey Robins 0Comments

18

Mar 2024

Education Housing and Homelessness Immigration In Depth Investigations

Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Face Challenges to School Enrollment

Federal law that protects the educational rights of homeless children and youth under 21 says young adults should be enrolled in school immediately, but the city is not meeting this…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development News NYCHA Politics

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

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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Oct 2023

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Is the Future Now for Latinos in New York Politics?

“We are now witnessing a new generation of Latino political representatives, many of whom have arrived in the halls of government with great potential and ambition. A few of them…

ByEli Valentin 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice News NYCHA

NYCHA Mentors Condemn Sudden Cut of De Blasio-Era Youth Program

“I am devastated by the abrupt, violent pulling of this program,” said Jonathan McLean, chief executive officer of the Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services, at a City Hall…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

19

Jul 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Former Homeless Services Head to Oppose City in Right-to-Shelter Litigation

Steve Banks, who served as social services commissioner under former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is returning to a familiar posture—opposing City Hall in litigation over the city’s unique shelter rights…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

Following Resignations, Mayor Taps HPD Head as Deputy Mayor for Housing

What They’re Saying: Reactions to Eric Adams’ Federal Indictment

Opinion: A Movement, Not a Moment—NYC Council’s Future is Women-Led

Advocates, Lawmakers Frustrated By Late City Hall Report on Homeless Encampment ‘Sweeps’

Opinion: It’s Well Past Time for New York City to Get the Right Stuff Done

Newly Arrived Immigrant Youth Face Challenges to School Enrollment

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

Opinion: Is the Future Now for Latinos in New York Politics?

NYCHA Mentors Condemn Sudden Cut of De Blasio-Era Youth Program

Former Homeless Services Head to Oppose City in Right-to-Shelter Litigation

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