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The so-called Fair Housing Framework, sponsored by City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and passed unanimously by the Council Thursday, will task city agencies with creating a housing plan every five…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 8Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Fighting for Basement Apartment Tenants, 11 Years After Hurricane Sandy

“Instead of turning a blind eye to the suffering of basement and cellar apartment dwellers, disproportionately low-income and from immigrant communities, we must find the political courage to face this…

ByJessica González-Rojas

ByHarvey Epstein 1Comment

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

New Bill Would Require NYC Landlords to Distribute Flood Evacuation Plans

The legislation introduced in the City Council last week is geared at keeping tenants in flood-prone basement apartments out of harm’s way.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes

“New York City Council’s new bill banning biometric data collection in residential buildings is a strong step forward to give tenants and their guests more protections from the encroachment of…

ByFabian Rogers

ByZuliang 'Patrick' Li 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Climate and Environment Government Opinion

Opinion: Gov. Hochul Must Protect Pollinators During National Honey Month

“Without Hochul’s swift action, New York State honeybee colonies will continue to log record losses, and 40-60 percent of the state’s native bees and other pollinators will remain at risk…

ByRich Schrader

ByDan Raichel 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Bill Would Make More New Yorkers Eligible for Air Conditioner Subsidy

Citing the impact of climate change, Harlem State Sen. Cordell Cleare is pursuing legislation would make more New Yorkers eligible for the state-run Cooling Assistance Benefit, eliminating a requirement that…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City Council Passes Bills to Tighten Lead Paint Laws; Advocates Push for More Action

The bills were part of a larger legislative package related to rules around lead paint, and advocates are hoping to see the City Council bring related bills to a vote…

ByJulia Goldberg 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

“Extreme heat is not an isolated issue. It is intertwined with other injustices like urban development and racist infrastructure,” said Rami Dinnawi, a representative from the community human rights organization…

ByCLARIFY News 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

NYC Council Overrides Veto in Order to Expand Rental Vouchers

The mayor has argued that the bills will be too costly, and that an expanded pool will make it harder for existing voucher holders in a city with too few…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Housing Events This Week: City Council to Tackle Lead Paint, Mayor’s Veto on Voucher Bills

Housing and land use-related events taking place in the week ahead, as well as affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.

ByMariam Hydara 0Comments

Legislation Will Set Affordable Housing Targets for NYC Neighborhoods

Opinion: Fighting for Basement Apartment Tenants, 11 Years After Hurricane Sandy

New Bill Would Require NYC Landlords to Distribute Flood Evacuation Plans

Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes

Opinion: Gov. Hochul Must Protect Pollinators During National Honey Month

Bill Would Make More New Yorkers Eligible for Air Conditioner Subsidy

City Council Passes Bills to Tighten Lead Paint Laws; Advocates Push for More Action

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

NYC Council Overrides Veto in Order to Expand Rental Vouchers

Housing Events This Week: City Council to Tackle Lead Paint, Mayor’s Veto on Voucher Bills

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