“Displacement following a fire or a structural emergency in your home is one of the most disruptive experiences a family can have,” said Bronx Councilmember Pierina Ana Sanchez, who sponsored…
As of Aug. 18, the city had issued 60-day deadlines to 12,689 families with children, including 18,348 children under 18, officials said. Critics say frequent shelter moves are disruptive to…
The plan will allow for new residential development around two incoming MetroNorth stations in Morris Park and Parkchester/Van Nest. It includes “critical modifications” to respond to locals concerns about retaining…
“A potential backslide in 2025 would not only undermine our progress, but also stall momentum toward achieving long-term gender equity in political leadership at all levels of government.”
Changes to the city’s funding formula for adult education programs have left some community organizations with decades of experience without contracts to continue their classes—for the time being. Six organizations…
In a letter sent to City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams Thursday, the NY SANE Coalition—which represents 65 community and legal services organizations—pressed her and fellow lawmakers to pass bill Intro.…
Housing advocates in the City Council scored wins—including an additional $2 billion in capital funds for the Department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD) and the New York City Housing…