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“The Bronx may have birthed hip-hop, but Queens embraced it with open arms and nurtured its growth. As the phenomenon spread through New York City, Queens quickly established itself as…

ByNantasha Williams 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

“We think this bill will bring much-needed transparency to how the administration is conducting these sweeps, and what is involved in them,” said Councilmember Sandy Nurse. “And if you think…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Opinion

Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers

“New York City and the rest of the nation continue to grapple with the failings of our mental health system that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

ByKeith Powers

ByLinda Lee

ByCal Hedigan 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

As Homeless Population Booms, NYC Steps Closer to an Accurate Shelter Census

An inaugural city report groups together shelter headcounts from five municipal systems, revealing a truer—and larger—picture of the homelessness crisis than the often-cited Department of Homeless Services count.

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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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 Opinion Politics

Opinion: Council Legislation Brings Us Closer to a Lead-Free NYC

“Getting lead out of our homes is a racial, economic, and environmental justice issue, and city leadership is obligated to do everything they can to end lead poisoning.”

ByCarlina Rivera

BySonal Jessel 1Comment

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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

Economy Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Politics

How Could NYC’s New Budget Impact the Fight Against Homelessness?

Amid a record-breaking homelessness crisis, there are some bright spots. Mayor Adams has dedicated roughly $4 billion in capital funding to construct affordable housing—a campaign promise that he fell short…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

“In fairness, this was an unprecedented challenge the city agencies had not ever confronted before,” said Councilmember Gale Brewer. “Some would say it was, however, foreseeable. For years scientists have…

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

Opinion: Recognizing Queens’ Hip-Hop Legacy, 50 Years Later

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers

As Homeless Population Booms, NYC Steps Closer to an Accurate Shelter Census

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

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

Opinion: Council Legislation Brings Us Closer to a Lead-Free NYC

NYC Council Overrides Veto in Order to Expand Rental Vouchers

How Could NYC’s New Budget Impact the Fight Against Homelessness?

Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

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