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A provision to extend the federal refund program for victims of SNAP theft was tucked into a massive Congressional spending bill that failed to pass, leaving future reimbursements uncertain. “They…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByTatyana Turner 1Comment

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Nov 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Politics

The Federal Bill That Would Pour $40 Billion Into NYCHA’s Section 9

It’s been nearly five years since the Public Housing Emergency Response Act was first introduced, without progress. But some see renewed hope in Tuesday’s election, should it bring new leadership…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Aug 2024

Education Government Housing and Homelessness Labor

1 Million NYC Households Lost Their Internet Subsidies. Plans to Revive the Aid Are in Political Purgatory

The Affordable Connectivity Program, which offered up to $30 a month towards broadband service for low-income and other eligible households, ran out of funds early this summer.

ByAnastasia Tomkin 2Comments

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Jul 2024

Opinion

Opinion: E-Bike Battery Fires Demand Sweeping Safety Reforms

“E-bikes are here to stay, and without a multipronged approach demanding action from the business community and individual stakeholders, along with local governments, no meaningful difference will be achieved.”

ByMichael P. Mezzacappa 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Latino Voters Can Play Key Role in the Outcome of New York’s Most Contested Primary Race

"It is clear through a number of recent public polls that Latinos are mainly concerned about economic matters—specifically, the cost of living, adequate wages, and affordable housing." Jarrett Murphy Outside…

ByEli Valentin 0Comments

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Jun 2024

Government Health Opinion Politics

Opinion: Pushing for Answers About New York’s COVID Response

"Families like mine deserve more from our state leaders than platitudes and delayed, toothless studies. We deserve truth, transparency and real accountability." Adi Talwar A drive-through COVID testing site on…

ByVivian Zayas 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness Immigration Labor Opinion

Opinion: Let Asylum Seekers Work

“When we force people to rely on public handouts, we not only harm their perception of what makes America great, but undermine the important truth that when people come here,…

ByAndreina Zuluaga 3Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Amid a National Housing Shortage, Congress Must Expand Supply

“There are so many issues that divide our nation, but one thing both Democrats and Republicans clearly understand and agree on is the urgent need for more housing, which is…

ByAdolfo Carrión Jr.

ByEric Enderlin 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Strengthen the Housing Credit to Fight New York’s Affordability Crisis

“With rents on the rise and housing in short supply, this is one of the nation’s most effective weapons in the fight against a crisis that remains stubbornly severe.”

ByRachel Fee 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Education Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Why We Must Fund the Affordable Connectivity Program

“The ACP is not just a program; it’s an acknowledgement that the internet is a public utility and will increasingly become as fundamental as electricity.”

ByJennifer Gutiérrez 0Comments

Red Hook Residents See Rash of Stolen Food Stamps, As Reimbursement Funds Expire