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NYCHA, State Agency Sued For Discrimination Related To Pandemic Funds

NYCHA, State Agency Sued For Discrimination Related To Pandemic Funds

A lawsuit says that NYCHA and the New York Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance blocked many NYCHA residents from getting rental assistance during the pandemic.
NYPD is Doing Great Job at Columbia University, Mayor Says

NYPD is Doing Great Job at Columbia University, Mayor Says

The mayor talked about the protesters at the university prior to their arrests on Tuesday night as part of his regular midday press conference.
Board Vote Signals Rent Hikes on Stabilized Apartments

Board Vote Signals Rent Hikes on Stabilized Apartments

The preliminary vote from the Rent Guidelines Board suggests that rents will increase in October.
Public Review Period for Housing Law Changes Starts Now

Public Review Period for Housing Law Changes Starts Now

The "City of Yes" housing proposal will first be reviewed by community boards and borough presidents.
Black Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 2019

Black Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level Since 2019

The unemployment rate for Black New Yorkers is now below 8%.
Bronx Beats Brooklyn in New Housing Growth in 2023

Bronx Beats Brooklyn in New Housing Growth in 2023

The city still has far less housing than needed, says Dan Garodnick, the director of the Department of City Planning.
Should Brooklyn And Staten Island be Connected by Ferry?

Should Brooklyn And Staten Island be Connected by Ferry?

City Council members Kamillah Hanks and Justin Brannan think so.
Congestion Pricing Starts June 30, MTA says

Congestion Pricing Starts June 30, MTA says

Applications for discount and exemption plans are now available online.
Clarke And Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Protections For Haitian Migrants

Clarke And Haiti Caucus Co-Chairs Urge Protections For Haitian Migrants

Congresswoman Clarke penned a letter to President Joe Biden on Tuesday.
White Supremacist Leader Sentenced to Prison For Threatening a BK Journalist

White Supremacist Leader Sentenced to Prison For Threatening a BK Journalist

The defendant threatened a journalist’s life for reporting on a violent extremist group.