The “Money in Your Pocket” initiative is designed to help New Yorkers by connecting them with over 70 programs that can make life in the city more affordable. Each week, trained city staff and CUNY students will visit more than 20 underserved neighborhoods and NYCHA buildings to ensure residents can access these valuable benefits. Building…
Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC) has approved $265 million in financial aid for water infrastructure projects across the state. This funding includes $30 million in federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) grants to help 30 communities identify and replace lead service lines in drinking water systems. The investment…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and other municipal buildings will be lit up yellow tonight in honor of International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. “Today, we reflect on the inhumanity of slavery, remember those in Haiti who fought in the name of the…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the largest civil rights settlement in the city’s history, securing 850 apartments for voucher holders and imposing a $1 million penalty on Parkchester Preservation Management for discriminatory housing practices. The landmark settlement highlights the city’s commitment to protecting tenants from source-of-income discrimination, ensuring access to affordable housing for…
Democratic mayor adams wants to make living in basements the norm?Mayor Eric Adams does support the idea of making basement apartments a more viable and safe housing option in New York City as part of his broader strategy to address the city’s housing crisis. However, his goal is not to make living in basements the…
NY State News. Governor Hochul Announces $16.5 Million is Now Available to Decarbonize Affordable Housing in New York City New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $16.5 million in funding to decarbonize affordable housing in NYC, aiming to reduce fossil fuel use and improve indoor air quality. The Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings…
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