Bronx
Initial Tally Shows NYCHA Bronx River Tenants Favoring ‘Trust’
Tatyana Turner |
For the second time since December, the Preservation Trust model has a strong lead among NYCHA voters.
Bronx
As Second NYCHA ‘Trust’ Vote Gets Underway, Bronx Seniors Weigh Their Options
Tatyana Turner |
While dozens of eligible voters are currently dispersed around the city, Bronx River Addition’s Building 11 remains a tight-knit community home to many Spanish speakers. Two ballot options promise expedited repairs, but could also require them to temporarily relocate.
Bronx
NYCHA’s Second ‘Trust’ Vote Poses Unique Challenge: Scattered Tenants
Tatyana Turner |
For NYCHA tenants, choosing between PACT, Preservation Trust and Section 9 is a decision that can impact the future of their homes. Some seniors from Bronx River Addition haven’t seen theirs in over a year.
Housing and Homelessness
Can Host-Home Programs Help Relieve NYC’s Housing Crisis?
Sunny Nagpaul |
As much of the country grapples with an affordable housing shortage, host-home and home sharing programs—which typically pair people who have a room to spare with those in need of a place to live—are a growing intervention. Supporters say the arrangement can be especially helpful in serving vulnerable populations, like homeless LGBTQIA+ youth or those on fixed-incomes.
Bronx
Bronx Seniors Will Be Next to Vote on NYCHA Preservation Trust
Tatyana Turner |
Bronx River Addition Houses, located in the Soundview neighborhood, consists of two senior buildings, including one where residents had to be temporarily relocated due to poor conditions. Tenants will be asked this spring to choose whether they want to remain in Section 9 or convert to one of two newer funding models.
Housing and Homelessness
Broken Locks, Elevators: Council Probes Safety Concerns for Older Adults at NYCHA
Tatyana Turner |
Concerns ranged from the functionality of security cameras at developments to broken locks and entryway doors, as well as how elevator breakdowns impact tenants with mobility issues.
Housing and Homelessness
As Chelsea Demo Plans Move Ahead, A Look Back to NYCHA’s Brooklyn Razing
Tatyana Turner |
There are several key differences between PACT and Hope VI, the now-defunct federal program that facilitated demolition and displacement in Brooklyn decades ago. But, despite contemporary safeguards, advocates say they’ll be keeping a close eye as plans to raze and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses move forward.
Government
NYC Senior Centers See Rebounding Demand
Jeanmarie Evelly |
The city’s more than 300 Older Adult Centers saw an average of 24,261 daily participants during the last fiscal year that ended in June, still shy of pre-pandemic numbers but up nearly 28 percent since 2021-2022.
Government
Meals on Wheels Is a Climate-Relief Model
Danielle Renwick, Nexus Media News |
Meal delivery programs are uniquely positioned to keep the most vulnerable safe during climate emergencies.
In Depth
Amid Inflation and Increased Demand, Human Services Workers Struggle with Burnout
Olivia Bensimon |
Citywide, workers at nonprofits under contract to provide support and essential services to New Yorkers at a time of unprecedented crisis say they feel overworked, overwhelmed and burnt out. As costs continue to increase around them, many have said their low wages make it difficult to justify staying in the sector, even with a recent pay bump from the city and state.
