Lincoln Restler Archives

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A bill debated in the City Council Tuesday would create a “cooling season” from June to September, during which building owners must ensure temperatures in their rental apartments don’t exceed…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Transportation

Budget Cuts Could Make it Harder for NYC Govt to Reduce Its Carbon Footprint

The government agency tasked with ensuring city owned buildings and vehicles don’t contribute to climate change is facing a $1 billion cut to its preliminary capital commitment plan. Of those,…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Sep 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice News NYCHA

Mentores de NYCHA condenan el repentino recorte del programa para jóvenes de la era De Blasio

“Estoy devastado por la abrupta y violenta retirada de este programa”, dijo Jonathan McLean, director ejecutivo del Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment Services (CASES por sus siglas en inglés),…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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May 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Groups Tell Speaker Adams: Time is Now for ‘Social Housing’ Bills

Albany’s inaction has made it more urgent for the council speaker to help pass a package of bills aimed at boosting the supply of homes accessible to, and controlled by,…

ByEmma Whitford 4Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness

Social Housing in the Spotlight: NYC Lawmakers Seek ‘Paradigm Shift’ in Tackling Affordability Crisis

Councilmembers are weighing a slate of bills to expand programs and resources that follow the model of social housing—deeply affordable homes built “for public good” rather than profit, what supporters…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 2Comments

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Mar 2023

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness

Bill Promises to Make it Easier for New Yorkers to Install Rooftop Solar Panels

City councilmembers introduced new legislation Thursday to change the city’s fire code and allow homeowners more space on their roofs to install solar panels.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Politics

With Homeless Population at All-Time High, Public Advocate Calls for Citywide Shelter Plan

A bill introduced in the City Council this week would create a 15-member commission that includes people who have experienced homelessness to study current shelter locations, identify new sites and…

ByJulia Kaylakov 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development NYCHA Politics

Gowanus Task Force Aims to Hold City Accountable to Rezoning Pledges

A dedicated task force and newly selected facilitator will be empowered to hold the city and private developers accountable to more than 50 “points of agreement” drafted to secure final…

ByDavid Brand 0Comments

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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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Jan 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Podcasts Politics

City Watch: A Universal Right to Counsel in NYC Housing Court?

“What we need to do is to ensure that, no matter how much money you’re making, you can access a free attorney if you’re at risk of eviction,” North Brooklyn…