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Eviction records for two large NYCHA developments converted to private management under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program show a higher eviction rate compared to the system average, Human…

ByDavid Brand 15Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Health Immigration Justice

Attorneys, Advocates Warn of Possible COVID-19 Outbreak Among Immigrants Detained at NY Facility

At least 50 people being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at New York’s Orange County Correctional Facility are experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, according to lawyers representing those…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness News

NY’s Foreclosure Freeze Is Over. Here’s What At-Risk Homeowners Can Do

Hundreds of thousands of New York households have fallen behind on their mortgages or property taxes during the pandemic, putting them at risk of losing their homes after statewide foreclosure…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Health Housing and Homelessness News

Federal COVID Test Delivery Program Out of Reach to Some NYC Shelter Residents

U.S. residents can sign up to receive four free COVID tests delivered to their home address. But the program limits one order per household, proving to be a problem for…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Politics

NY’s ‘Excluded Workers’ Push State for Protections Beyond Pandemic Aid

A coalition of groups representing undocumented immigrant workers, cash earners and others excluded from traditional worker benefits are campaigning for a stronger social safety net for these employees, who they…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

A Trickle of Tenants at Bronx Housing Court as Eviction Moratorium Ends

For the first time in nearly two years, New York’s expansive COVID-related eviction protections have come to an end for tenants who owe back rent. Landlords are rejoicing, renters are feeling…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Opinion

Opinion: The New Administration Must Invest in Older New Yorkers—& The Nonprofits Serving Them

‘We implore the new administration to seriously consider the Human Services Council #JustPay campaign, and ensure that all New York City contracted employees, who on a daily basis perform critical…

ByJeremy Kaplan 1Comment

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Jan 2022

Government Health

Should NYC Have a Dedicated ‘COVID Recovery’ Office?

Queens Borough President Donovan Richards is calling for the city to streamline its pandemic response into one new office that would report to the mayor, and address things like long…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jan 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

New Yorkers who owe back rent can once again apply for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) after judge ordered the state to reopen applications, citing what could be a…

ByDavid Brand 20Comments

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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Aggressive Subway Policing Contrasts Mayor’s Pledge to Involve Outreach Workers

Video of two NYPD officers dragging and handcuffing a man at the 8th Ave L train station Monday underscores concerns about Mayor Eric Adams’ new plan to send more cops…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

NYCHA’s Shift to Private Management May Drive Evictions, New Report Warns

Attorneys, Advocates Warn of Possible COVID-19 Outbreak Among Immigrants Detained at NY Facility

NY’s Foreclosure Freeze Is Over. Here’s What At-Risk Homeowners Can Do

Federal COVID Test Delivery Program Out of Reach to Some NYC Shelter Residents

NY’s ‘Excluded Workers’ Push State for Protections Beyond Pandemic Aid

A Trickle of Tenants at Bronx Housing Court as Eviction Moratorium Ends

Opinion: The New Administration Must Invest in Older New Yorkers—& The Nonprofits Serving Them

Should NYC Have a Dedicated ‘COVID Recovery’ Office?

1,300 Households Apply for Reopened Rent Relief Portal as NY’s Eviction Freeze Nears End

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