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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

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Opinion: Emergency Preparedness is Not Enough—NY Needs Real Climate Action

“The climate crisis requires more than empty words and the too-little-too-late warnings we’re getting in New York. Without action to curb our reliance on the fossil fuels supercharging this crisis,…

ByLincoln Restler

ByAlex Beauchamp 0Comments

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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

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Mayor Touts Progress on Housing Vouchers as Council Readies to Override His Veto

More than 500 new households can access city-funded rental vouchers after the elimination last month of the so-called “90-day rule” for applicants, Mayor Adams said Tuesday. The update came weeks…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Quiet Primary Day in NYC Draws Committed Voters

Unofficial numbers released Sunday by the New York City Board of Elections (BOE) show just 44,611 people participated in early voting, held across nine days in every borough but Staten…

ByMary Cunningham

ByJeanmarie Evelly