Rafael Salamanca Archives

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“La realidad es que tenemos una crisis de vivienda, pero el sur del Bronx no puede soportar la carga de la vivienda asequible por sí solo”, dijo el Concejal Rafael…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Jul 2023

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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May 2021

Government

Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair

Helen Hines is running for a third time against Rafael Salamanca, who enjoys hefty advantages.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Advocates, Lawmakers Hope to Pass Racial Impact Rezoning Legislation This Spring

‘The way in which land is rezoned in this city has subsequently made it difficult for many New Yorkers to find a home, let alone stay in their homes,’ Public…

BySadef Ali Kully 4Comments

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Nov 2020

Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: NYC Must Do More to Reverse Racial Segregation, Starting With Housing

‘The Where We Live NYC Plan thankfully moves beyond the simplistic supply-side diagnosis and acknowledges the legacy of systemic racism. However, the plan needs to put forth bold and specific…

ByRafael Salamanca 2Comments

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Dec 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Around What Could be the Last de Blasio Rezoning: Local Leverage and Conflicting Views

The area around Southern Boulevard has already secured a lot of the kinds of infrastructure investments that usually come with a rezoning.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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Mar 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Resident Input Sought as City Edges Toward Possible Bronx Rezoning

Councilman Rafael Salamanca, who represents the area, says his biggest concern is the possible displacement of residents and small businesses.

BySadef Ali Kully 3Comments

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Jan 2019

Housing and Homelessness

City Council, Skeptics Spar Over New Round of Housing Bills

The de Blasio administration defended its housing lottery system against claims of opacity and unfairness.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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Nov 2018

Housing and Homelessness

Council Weighs Mandating Developers to Create Housing for the Homeless

‘We have the opportunity to change the course for homeless New Yorkers and those on the brink of homelessness and we need to act now.’

BySadef Ali Kully 0Comments

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Oct 2018

Housing and Homelessness

De Blasio Administration Doing Outreach Ahead of Likely Second Bronx Rezoning

The outreach effort precedes a likely rezoning push expected late next year.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

¿Cuáles fueron las áreas con mayor y menor número de viviendas asequibles de Nueva York?

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

Underdog Hopes Third Time’s the Charm in Bronx Primary Against Council Land-Use Chair

Advocates, Lawmakers Hope to Pass Racial Impact Rezoning Legislation This Spring

Opinion: NYC Must Do More to Reverse Racial Segregation, Starting With Housing

Around What Could be the Last de Blasio Rezoning: Local Leverage and Conflicting Views

Resident Input Sought as City Edges Toward Possible Bronx Rezoning

City Council, Skeptics Spar Over New Round of Housing Bills

Council Weighs Mandating Developers to Create Housing for the Homeless

De Blasio Administration Doing Outreach Ahead of Likely Second Bronx Rezoning

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