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As state budget negotiations drag nearly two weeks late, a housing deal seems likely to coalesce—but it’s not there yet, as consequential details remain fluid.

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 Politics

Tenant Advocates Descend on Albany, Refusing to Let ‘Good Cause’ Be Evicted from the Conversation

As elected officials attempt to hammer out a housing deal before the state’s budget deadline at the end of the month, advocates want lawmakers to know they’re still fighting for…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness Justice Labor

Legal Organization Workers On Strike Say NYC Tenants Deserve More

While Mobilization for Justice’s staff union has particular grievances—they say their employer has failed to stay competitive with its peers—many members are experiencing a strain familiar to tenant lawyers citywide.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion

Opinion: Bronx Building Collapse is a Wake-Up Call

“It will happen again. It’s not a matter of if, but when. The average building age in New York City is around 90 years, and we’re grappling with a shortage…

ByDavid B. Lever 0Comments

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Feb 2024

Housing and Homelessness Justice

Supreme Court Tosses Lingering Challenges to Rent Stabilization in NY

“It doesn’t mean that they can’t be challenged again, they probably will be, but for the moment these significant challenges to rent laws are done,” said Thomas Silverstein of the…

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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Feb 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Politics

Legal Aid Sues Mayor Adams Over Inaction on Rental Voucher Reforms

The proposed class action suit was filed in New York State Supreme Court on behalf of four New Yorkers who say they should be eligible for CityFHEPS, but are closed…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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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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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Politics

Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk

State lawmakers passed two bills last year intended to help New York City tenants root out—and undo—illegal rent hikes, but only one received Gov. Kathy Hochul’s signature.

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Climate and Environment Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration News NYCHA

2023 Look-Back: Our Biggest Stories of the Year

Heading into 2024, City Limits looks back at key stories and investigations from the last 12 months on New York City housing, homelessness, climate policy and more.

ByCity Limits 0Comments

What and When? Albany Housing Deal Likely, But Big Questions Remain

Opinion: Working New Yorkers Need ‘Good Cause’ Eviction

Tenant Advocates Descend on Albany, Refusing to Let ‘Good Cause’ Be Evicted from the Conversation

Legal Organization Workers On Strike Say NYC Tenants Deserve More

Opinion: Bronx Building Collapse is a Wake-Up Call

Supreme Court Tosses Lingering Challenges to Rent Stabilization in NY

Legal Aid Sues Mayor Adams Over Inaction on Rental Voucher Reforms

Yes and No: Bills Targeting Illegal Rent Increases Diverge On Governor’s Desk

2023 Look-Back: Our Biggest Stories of the Year

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