A more vibrant NYCHA is on the horizon with a newly minted art program that will highlight art, heritage and culture at five public housing campuses. The selected artists will be paid $70,000 annually with benefits.
Government
Homeless Advocates Lend Support in Suit Over City’s Refusal to Expand Housing Vouchers
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Seven local organizations sought permission to file an amicus brief in support of the City Council and Legal Aid Society’s lawsuit, which is looking to compel the Adams administration to implement a package of laws to expand eligibility for CityFHEPS, a rental subsidy program.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: NY State Legislature Must Act to Curb the Perils of Plastic
Harvey Epstein, Jane Selden and Victoria Augustine |
“To ensure a livable planet for future generations, reducing plastic from the outset is the best way to gain control of how much we’re polluting our air, land, waters, and ourselves. Legislation now is key.”
Government
NYC Housing Calendar, April 23-29
Jeanmarie Evelly |
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Embracing Progress―Reflecting on the City’s Role in New York’s Sustainable Future
Sana Barakat |
“Setting our sights on the future, I am confident in the city’s ability to not only catch up with, but actually surpass Local Law 97’s next target: a 50 percent carbon emission reduction goal by fiscal year 2030.”
Education
What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.
Mariana Simões |
“My house gets flooded every single year,” 16-year old Diana Ramirez told City Limits, one of many New York City youth who took to the streets in the lead up to Earth Day to demand people in power stop funding fossil fuels. “The rising sea levels and flooding caused by climate change are affecting me heavily.”
Government
NY’s Housing Deal Is Here. What Does It Mean for Tenant Stability?
Emma Whitford |
From “good cause” carve outs to adjusted IAI caps, City Limits breaks down how major planks of the state budget deal will impact tenants’ eviction protections—and rents.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Fixing NY’s Housing Crisis Doesn’t End With Albany Budget Deal
Sarah Batchu |
“Both city and state governments must extend their efforts beyond the final budget deal, recognizing that tenants’ well-being is intertwined with the physical and financial stability of their homes and addressing root causes rather than assigning blame.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Centering Residents’ Voices is Key to NYCHA Conversions
Wanda Moret |
“As a voice and advocate for my community, including my neighbors, friends and residents, it is important for me to ensure that their concerns and questions are resolved.”
Economy
‘Tenemos que hacerlo mejor’: barreras idiomáticas añaden más obstáculos a inmigrantes africanos en refugios
Daniel Parra |
En los dos últimos años, más de 189.200 inmigrantes han llegado a la ciudad de Nueva York y unos 64.400 están actualmente al amparo de la ciudad; de ellos, aproximadamente el 17 por ciento proceden de países africanos, según la alcaldía.
Education
City’s Student Journalists Press for More School Newspapers
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Dozens of young New Yorkers gathered at City Hall Thursday calling for the city to expand support for journalism programs and student newspapers at its schools.