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“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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Jun 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness

Bill Looks to Set Standards for Emergency Shelters as City Opens 12th Migrant Relief Center

A bill introduced in the City Council would establish “minimum standards” for HERRCs and respite centers that the city would have to meet, including that beds be at least…

ByDaniel Parra

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Climate and Environment Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness

Amid Air Quality Crisis, Officials Urge People Indoors. What About Street Homeless New Yorkers?

Air pollution is an added stressor for vulnerable populations who already suffer disproportionately from underlying health effects, including the estimated thousands of unhoused New Yorkers living on the city’s streets.

ByEmma Whitford

ByMary Cunningham 0Comments

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Oct 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

First Look at NYC’s 1,000-Cot Barracks for Asylum Seekers

Length of stay at the cavernous barracks on Randall’s Island will depend on the availability of other housing options, and the efforts of New York City officials who have pledged…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Jun 2021

Economy Government News

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

Although overall more tame than the most recent Democratic and Republican debates for mayor, Wednesday’s event was not without fireworks. Within the first few minutes, Caruso-Cabrera, who ran for Congress…

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Economy Government Podcasts

There is a Wide, Wide Field in the Race for Comptroller

Yes, there are four elected officials in the race to be the city’s No. 3 official. But Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, Zach Iscol, Terri Liftin and Reshma Patel are likely to be…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

Bill Looks to Set Standards for Emergency Shelters as City Opens 12th Migrant Relief Center

Amid Air Quality Crisis, Officials Urge People Indoors. What About Street Homeless New Yorkers?

First Look at NYC’s 1,000-Cot Barracks for Asylum Seekers

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

There is a Wide, Wide Field in the Race for Comptroller

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Officials Defend City’s Response to ‘Unprecedented’ Air Quality Emergency

Bill Looks to Set Standards for Emergency Shelters as City Opens 12th Migrant Relief Center

Amid Air Quality Crisis, Officials Urge People Indoors. What About Street Homeless New Yorkers?

First Look at NYC’s 1,000-Cot Barracks for Asylum Seekers

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

There is a Wide, Wide Field in the Race for Comptroller

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