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“Of all the challenges a child experiencing homelessness may be faced with, a basic lack of supplies to complete schoolwork should not be one of them, especially since education can be a…

ByMyung Lee 0Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

In Bronx Senate Race, Democrats Unite in Opposition to New Affordable Housing

The three Democratic candidates in the 34th Senate District find common ground in opposing a proposed supportive housing site for critically ill former Rikers detainees on the campus of Jacobi…

ByDavid Brand 3Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Legislation Would Give Nonprofits First Crack at Developing NYC-Owned Land

“Public land is a treasure that we need to maximize for truly affordable housing,” said Councilmember Lincoln Restler, whose new bill would preventing the city from selling off land to…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Education Government Housing and Homelessness

NYC Housing Calendar, Aug. 10-17

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByMariam Hydara 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics Transportation

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

At a Council hearing short on details, officials from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration pinned the shelter population rise on newly arriving immigrants from the Southern Border.

ByDavid Brand 12Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Use NYC’s Vacant Lots and Buildings to Help Solve the Housing Crisis

“As of 2016, the city had over 1,131 (more or less) parcels of property at its disposal. Instead of using executive orders on projects that benefit a small group of people,…

ByJohn Thompson Jr.5Comments

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Aug 2022

Housing and Homelessness

City Limits Expands Focus on NYC Housing; David Brand Promoted to Deputy Editor

The move reflects the organization’s expansion of housing and homelessness coverage at this pivotal moment for New York, as the city emerges from the pandemic amidst a housing affordability crisis…

ByCity Limits 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Transportation

NYC Shelter System Awaits Some Immigrants Bused From Texas

After a two-month journey from South America to the U.S. Border and a two-day bus ride from Texas to New York City, immigrants who spoke with City Limits just wanted…

ByDavid Brand

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

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Aug 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness

Mayor’s Emergency Declaration Will Speed Shelter Openings as Homeless Population Rises

The declaration will allow the city to open a new intake facility specifically for asylum-seekers and immigrants who have made their way to city shelters. It will also allow the…

ByDavid Brand 4Comments

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Aug 2022

Economy Housing and Homelessness Justice

Bronx Rental Complex Must Accept Housing Vouchers, Judge Rules

The decision Friday marks the first time a New York court has ruled that minimum-income policies for people with full-rent subsidies violate city and state laws, said Housing Works senior…

ByDavid Brand 81Comments

Opinion: Helping Students Experiencing Homelessness Head Back to School Without Stigma

In Bronx Senate Race, Democrats Unite in Opposition to New Affordable Housing

Legislation Would Give Nonprofits First Crack at Developing NYC-Owned Land

NYC Housing Calendar, Aug. 10-17

NYC Now Leasing 11 Hotels for Families as Homeless Population Rises

Opinion: Use NYC’s Vacant Lots and Buildings to Help Solve the Housing Crisis

City Limits Expands Focus on NYC Housing; David Brand Promoted to Deputy Editor

NYC Shelter System Awaits Some Immigrants Bused From Texas

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