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The Coalition for the Homeless reached a settlement with the City of New York Friday, adding new emergency terms to the 1981 decree that paved the way for the city’s…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

After Criticism, City Staffs Up Local Law 97 Enforcement

At a City Council hearing this week, the Department of Buildings said it has nearly doubled the number of staff members dedicated to implementing the city’s landmark law to lower…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness

City Speeds Up Benefits Processing, But Cash Aid Denials Remain High

New data suggests that the Department of Social Services is bouncing back from historically low processing rates for public benefits, though cash aid applications are being denied more frequently than…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion

Opinion: Beware the Trojan Horse of Alternative Housing Proposals

“It is always worth exploring developments on other sites. However, they should be additional sites for housing, not alternatives, and support for additional developments should not be contingent on the…

ByAustin Celestin 1Comment

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

City Unveils Draft Zoning Plan to Spur 4K New Homes in Midtown South

The draft plan marks the first step toward a formal land use proposal from the city for 42 Manhattan blocks where housing is currently restricted.

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

Amen to New Housing? Faith-Based Development Bill Looks to Secure Legislative Blessing

While lawmakers continue to negotiate housing initiatives and tenant protections in Albany, supporters of the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act are positioning the bill as one of the state’s best shots…

ByChris Janaro 2Comments

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Mar 2024

Government News

City Hall Announces Near-Elimination of Benefits Case Backlog As Challenges Persist

While advocates who specialize in public benefits have called for these backlogs to be cut, they say New Yorkers who rely on cash and food support are not yet out…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say

The Dept. of Buildings has the power to offer a mediated resolution to landlords who don’t comply with the city’s building emissions law, bypassing fines if they promise to get…

ByMariana Simões 1Comment

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness Housing Calendar NYCHA Resources

NYC Housing Calendar, Feb. 26-March 3

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

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness News

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

In a motion set to be filed Wednesday in state court, the legislative body asks to join a recently-filed lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, seeking to compel implementation of…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

NYC Narrows Re-Sheltering Rights for Recently-Arrived Immigrants

After Criticism, City Staffs Up Local Law 97 Enforcement

City Speeds Up Benefits Processing, But Cash Aid Denials Remain High

Opinion: Beware the Trojan Horse of Alternative Housing Proposals

City Unveils Draft Zoning Plan to Spur 4K New Homes in Midtown South

Amen to New Housing? Faith-Based Development Bill Looks to Secure Legislative Blessing

City Hall Announces Near-Elimination of Benefits Case Backlog As Challenges Persist

Local Law 97’s ‘Mediated Resolution’ Clause Gives Too Much Leeway for Exemptions, Lawyers Say

NYC Housing Calendar, Feb. 26-March 3

City Council Requests to Join Lawsuit to Enforce Rental Voucher Expansion

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