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Advocacy groups Housing Justice for All and JustFix launched an online tool this week where tenants can enter their address and answer a series of short questions to help determine…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Dec 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Resources

What New Yorkers Should Know About Flood Insurance, & Where to Get it

Thinking about protecting your home from flooding in the new year? These resources can help you get insurance coverage.

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Sep 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: NYC Needs Tenants’ Right to Cooling Bill to Address Extreme Heat

“Though in New York there’s a requirement for landlords to provide heating from October to May, there’s no parallel provision for cooling in the summer.”

ByIsabel Friedman

ByCaleb Smith 1Comment

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Jul 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations

Kingston Made Rent Law History Two Years Ago. That Was the Easy Part.

For tenants in the first upstate city to adopt rent stabilization, benefiting from the law’s basic protections is an uphill battle.

ByEmma Whitford

BySam Mellins 0Comments

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May 2024

Housing and Homelessness Labor News

Contract Deal Poised to End Months-Long Legal Worker Strike

Over 100 unionized workers at Mobilization for Justice could return to work as soon as Wednesday morning, members said.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Working New Yorkers Need ‘Good Cause’ Eviction

“Our elected leaders have come out strong in support of our efforts to fight for fair compensation and decent working conditions for our members on the streets and at the…

ByStuart Appelbaum 4Comments

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Mar 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Putting NYC Voucher Holders on Equal Footing

“Instead of being treated equally, too many voucher holders are not placed on a level playing field with other renters due to numerous issues created by the requirements of the…

ByNeil Garfinkel 1Comment

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Candidates on Housing: DSA-Backed Eon Huntley Vies for Bed-Stuy Assembly Seat

The retail worker and father of two believes his experiences as both a renter and public school parent have prepared him to potentially unseat incumbent Stefani Zinerman in the upcoming…

ByTatyana Turner 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Building a Better New York for Renters

“Vulnerable New Yorkers are suffering from predatory landlords, an overburdened court system, and an economy that continues to sideline them. They deserve better from their city.”

ByClaudia Valdivia 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Where NYC’s Council Candidates Stand on Key Housing Issues

As the city faces dual affordable housing and homelessness crises, City Limits asked the candidates’ running in Tuesday’s primary for their stance on a number of key related issues. Are…

ByCity Limits 0Comments

Website Helps NYC Renters Tell If They’re Covered by ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Rules