The House of Representatives passed a spending package Thursday that would bump federal funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development—backing off from drastic cuts previously proposed by the…
“The beginnings of Latino politics in New York largely embraced a brand of socialism and was principally the domain of Puerto Ricans,” the author writes. “This group organized an entire…
In spite of the shutdown, tenants in federally subsidized housing programs like Sections 8 will continue to receive those benefits, at least through October, according to legal experts.
“Without access to nutritious food, New Yorkers are at risk of rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other preventable illnesses—and, our city’s children are affected the most. Their academic performance,…
The legislation would get rid of Biden-era federal tax incentives that made solar and wind projects more affordable, and kills residential tax incentives for homeowners making energy efficiency upgrades.
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…
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…
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.
“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.”
