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“When communities understand that a single arrest, even one resolved in court, can trigger a handoff to ICE, trust collapses. Survivors of domestic violence hesitate to seek support. Parents avoid…

ByKarla Ostolaza 0Comments

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Feb 2026

Government Immigration Justice Opinion

Opinion: New York Can Lead on Immigrant Protections, With Hochul’s Leadership

“During last year’s legislative session, the New York for All Act gained significant traction from the Legislature but ultimately did not pass,” the author writes. “What we need is the…

ByJuan Diaz 1Comment

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Jan 2026

Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Hochul Pledges to Combat Food Stamp Theft, Expand Rent Freeze Programs

In her annual State of the State address, the governor laid out dozens of proposals to “make life more affordable” for New Yorkers. She pledged to raise the income threshold…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 6Comments

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Dec 2025

Climate and Environment Government Health Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Why Did Hochul Back Down on New York’s Gas Ban?

Just two months ago, the state argued in court that it couldn’t halt the all-electric buildings law even if it wanted to. Then it abruptly changed course.

ByColin Kinniburgh, New York Focus 2Comments

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Nov 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Featured Government Health Housing and Homelessness Resources

Struggling to Afford Heating Bills? See If You Qualify For This NYS Discount

New York State is still waiting on $400 million from the federal government to open applications for its energy assistance program this winter. In the meantime, officials are urging residents…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Nov 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Health Land Use and Development Politics

‘Sided With Trump’: Climate Groups Slam NY Approval of Gas Pipeline Off Queens’ Coast

New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation approved permits Friday for a gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to the Rockaways. The Trump administration has been cheerleading the plan—which critics say flies…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 15Comments

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Oct 2025

Climate and Environment Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Program That Helps New Yorkers Pay Winter Heating Bills Delayed by Federal Shutdown, Gov. Says

Nearly 1 million New York City households relied on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) last winter to help afford their energy costs, more than any other region in the…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 5Comments

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Oct 2025

Featured Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development

Governor Signs Bill Banning NY Landlords From Setting Rents via Algorithms

The legislation prohibits property owners or managers from using software that relies on private information to set rents, what lawmakers say amounts to price-fixing and artificially inflates the cost of…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 7Comments

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Jul 2025

Climate and Environment Economy Health Opinion

Opinion: It’s time to Cap Pollution, Lower Energy Bills, and Invest in NY’s Future

“Through cap and invest, we can both clean up our air and create consistent revenue that invests in our communities and puts money back into New Yorkers’ pockets.”

ByEddie Bautista 0Comments

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May 2025

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Resources

Esto es lo que sabemos hasta ahora del nuevo programa de váucher de vivienda de Nueva York

Una persona o una familia, independientemente de su estatus migratorio, podría optar al váucher si no tiene vivienda o está a punto de perderla, y si gana menos del 50…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

Opinion: New York Cannot Protect Immigrants with Half Measures