NY’s Housing Deal Is Here. What Does It Mean for Tenant Stability?
Apr 20, 2024 · After nearly three weeks of anxious speculation, New Yorkers can finally review the details of a major state housing deal that temporarily extends new eviction defenses to certain renters, depending on factors like their apartment’s location, age, ownership and cost. The deal—awaiting a vote Saturday but expected to pass—also includes a development incentive for New York City, offering ...
NYCHA to Distribute $185M to Aid Households That Owe Rent.
Oct 17, 2024 · NYCHA will distribute up to $185 million to help select public housing households pay owed rent, thanks to an infusion of funds from the state and federal government—an effort to help eradicate the hundreds of millions of dollars in rent arrears amassed since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The housing authority says it has identified roughly 61,500 households with rent debt that may ...
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Ask a Housing Expert: What Does 50 Years of Community …
Oct 10, 2024 · The Association for Neighborhood Housing & Development, or ANHD, turns 50 this year. The coalition—made up of dozens of community groups across the five boroughs—has a stated mission of building “community power to win affordable housing and thriving, equitable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers.” The organization also gave birth to City Limits.
This Map Can Help You Find Out If Your Home Has Lead Pipes
Nov 18, 2024 · The environmental group New York League of Conservation Voters (NYLCV) launched a map and a report Monday that uses city data to help New Yorkers find out if the pipes that carry drinking water into their homes are made of lead. Continuous exposure to lead can cause hearing problems, lower IQ, difficulty in learning and hyperactivity. The substance can also slow a child’s development.
NYCHA to Reopen Section 8 Waitlist After 15 Years. Here’s How to …
May 22, 2024 · After a nearly 15-year closure, the New York City Housing Authority will reopen the Section 8 waitlist on June 3, giving New Yorkers across 200,000 households a fresh shot at a coveted, federally-backed rental voucher.
Opinion: Community Control of Roy Wilkins Park Is Essential for ...
Nov 21, 2024 · This situation is bigger than one organization or one park. It’s about honoring the legacy of our predecessors who fought to create this property and Solomon Goodrich, who envisioned Roy Wilkins Park as a sanctuary for our community.His vision led to the formation of SQPA, which for decades has upheld the park’s mission to serve Southeast Queens.
How Prepared is New York City to Face the Next Big Storm?
Oct 3, 2024 · Since the news of Mayor Eric Adams federal corruption charges broke, government officials have questioned his ability to lead the city amid the turmoil. And the city’s Comptroller Brad Lander, who is running against Adams for the mayoral seat in next year’s election, says the administration also can’t lose sight of the fact that hurricane season is underway.
NYC Shelter Count - City Limits
The above chart is generated automatically from monthly data published under Local Law 37 of 2011 and Local Law 79 of 2022. The city unveiled a new format for reporting this information beginning in May 2023, and only began including data for recently-arrived immigrants in its Humanitarian Emergency Response and Relief Centers (HERRCs) in October 2023, reflecting data for August 2023.*
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