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If the RGB is meant to protect tenants, its record is mixed at best. But the alternative, a city of free market rentals, would be much worse. How can this…

ByAndrew Schustek

ByAvi Garelick 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Advocates Blast New Work Requirement Tucked Into Mayor’s Housing Voucher Rule

Unmentioned at Friday’s press conference and ceremonial signing is a new work requirement to qualify for a voucher—10 hours per week for adult-only households. Previously, adult households only had to…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

Mientras solicitantes de asilo se adaptan a la vida en Albany, defensores piden recursos

La administración del alcalde Eric Adams se ha embarcado en una estrategia de descompresión para liberar espacio en los refugios locales de la ciudad enviando inmigrantes a otros condados y…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Housing Voucher Reforms Offer Hope in City’s Homelessness Crisis

“As a city, do we want to make people suffer through three months of homelessness before we give them a chance to regain stability through housing?”

ByJessica Valencia

ByAmy Blumsack

ByManon Vergerio 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice

As Relocated Asylum Seekers Adjust to Life in Albany, Advocates Call for More Resources

Mayor Eric Adams’ administration has embarked on a decompression strategy to free up space in the city’s local shelters by sending immigrants to other New York State localities. In Albany,…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Solicitantes de asilo en “Respite Center” de Queens toman una decisión: ¿quedarse o irse?

El objetivo de la Autoridad de Vivienda de la ciudad de Nueva York (NYCHA por sus siglas en inglés) es que la entrega de los apartamentos se produzca en 30…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Climate and Environment Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

Amid Air Quality Crisis, Officials Urge People Indoors. What About Street Homeless New Yorkers?

Air pollution is an added stressor for vulnerable populations who already suffer disproportionately from underlying health effects, including the estimated thousands of unhoused New Yorkers living on the city’s streets.

ByEmma Whitford

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Politics

The Job That “Almost Was”: Advocates on the Loss of NYC’s Chief Housing Officer

Advocates hoped Adams would kick off his first term by appointing a deputy mayor for housing and homelessness—ensuring that previously siloed agencies would report to the same person. He didn’t,…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness

City’s Houses Of Worship Gear Up to Shelter Asylum Seekers

Sources familiar with the plan say the city is looking to open 950 shelter beds at sites run by dozens of religious organizations in the coming months.

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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May 2023

Economy Education Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

City Libraries, Key Resource for Unhoused New Yorkers, Still Face Budget Cuts

Public libraries have long been a refuge for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, and have emerged as an important resources for asylum seekers in recent months. While Mayor Adams exempted the…

ByRyan Pullido

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

Opinion: The Rent Guidelines Board Sucks. It Could be Great—Here’s How

Advocates Blast New Work Requirement Tucked Into Mayor’s Housing Voucher Rule

Mientras solicitantes de asilo se adaptan a la vida en Albany, defensores piden recursos

Opinion: Housing Voucher Reforms Offer Hope in City’s Homelessness Crisis

As Relocated Asylum Seekers Adjust to Life in Albany, Advocates Call for More Resources

Solicitantes de asilo en “Respite Center” de Queens toman una decisión: ¿quedarse o irse?

Amid Air Quality Crisis, Officials Urge People Indoors. What About Street Homeless New Yorkers?

The Job That “Almost Was”: Advocates on the Loss of NYC’s Chief Housing Officer

City’s Houses Of Worship Gear Up to Shelter Asylum Seekers

City Libraries, Key Resource for Unhoused New Yorkers, Still Face Budget Cuts

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