By: Janet Howard New York City faces an unprecedented housing crisis. With more than half of renters and 45% of homeowners considered ‘housing-burdened,’ the Yes on Affordable Housing campaign urges voters to approve Propositions 2, 3, 4, and 5 this November 4. These ballot measures aim to cut red tape, modernize outdated processes, and speed […]
By: Courtnie McMillan | centernyc.org In the early months of the coronavirus pandemic, governments imposed widespread social distancing measures to slow the spread of the virus. For me, the pandemic offers a powerful lesson for both the public and policymakers because it provides a window into the cruelty of alienation that many families endure daily […]
By Janet Howard | Photo courtesy of Executive Director Gladstone Johnson, Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS) In the vibrant and resilient borough of the Bronx, housing equity is not just a goal—it’s a mission. Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services, CDC, Inc. (Bronx NHS), a nonprofit community development corporation, has been at the forefront of that […]
Editorial credit: Ben Von Klemperer / Shutterstock.com AG James Wins Trial Against Stacie Saunders Who Helped Steal Three Homes from Vulnerable New Yorkers NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she won her case against former mortgage bank branch manager Stacie Saunders for her role in a Queens deed theft […]
By Lynn Spivey, President, NACCP-NYCHA Branch President Trump’s 2025 executive orders mark a major policy shift, rolling back protections aimed at addressing systemic inequality. These changes could deepen racial disparities in jobs, housing, education, and environmental health. Civil rights groups are calling for urgent action to uphold equity and justice in government. Introduction In 2025, […]
Photo credit: Nova Rivera NEW YORK — In a powerful display of solidarity, 30 or more community members — including staff from Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Mixteca members and local residents — gathered yesterday to rally for tenants’ rights and demand immediate action from property owner Shea Sigal. The rally, held outside three buildings owned by Sigal […]
Editorial credit: Steve Sanchez Photos / shutterstock.com Lilmor Management Persistently Violated Lead Paint, Mold, and Housing Maintenance Laws and Deceived Prospective Tenants AG James Secures Over $2.9 Million in Restitution for Current and Former Tenants; Installs Housing Specialist to Ensure Apartments are Brought Up to Code NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James […]
By Jumaane Williams, Citylimits.org “While revised zoning enables new structures, what other structures can we put in place to ensure that rising developments aren’t accompanied by still-rising rents?” On Thursday, the City Council is set to vote on “City of Yes”—a plan to increase housing production, put forward by the mayor and adjusted to be significantly […]