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BK Homeowners Could See Property Taxes Rise, But Current System Is 'Not Fair' Reform Commission Says

BK Homeowners Could See Property Taxes Rise, But Current System Is 'Not Fair' Reform Commission Says

After a year of taking a backseat to more immediate problems caused by COVID-19, property tax reform is back as one of the key issues facing New York City.
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New 14-Story 100% Affordable Apartment Building to Be Built in Brownsville

RiseBoro Community Partnership and Slate Property Group have bought the site for the building at 326 Rockaway Avenue
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NYC Immigrant Renters to Get Legal Guidance, Rent Relief Through New Housing Helpline

Legal Aid, Enterprise, Make the Road NY, RiseBoro, CAMBA and Robin Hood Foundation have launched the new helpline to help immigrant NYers access state rental relief program
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Housing Lottery Opens in Bed-Stuy With Apartments Starting at $1,041 a Month

44 affordable apartments are available at the former Cascade Linen Supply Company building
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Comptroller, NYCHA Tenant Leaders Call on NYCHA to Create Food Delivery Hubs in Public Housing Developments

Shared Delivery Centers would allow residents access to food deliveries from online retailers without paying huge delivery fees
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Affordable Housing Takes Center Stage at BK Borough President Debate

Affordable Housing Takes Center Stage at BK Borough President Debate

Seven candidates came together during a virtual debate on May 26 to discuss affordable housing, arts and culture, and Community Land Trusts.
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New One-Stop COVID-19 Recovery Center Connects New Yorkers with Relief and Resources

Comptroller Scott Stringer launched the new site to connect New Yorkers with city, state and federal services
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'Do the Right Thing Cuomo,' Dozens Call for Conversion of Unused Hotels into Housing for Homeless

'Do the Right Thing Cuomo,' Dozens Call for Conversion of Unused Hotels into Housing for Homeless

Dozens of community members and advocates gathered outside Bushwick’s vacant Holiday Inn Express to demand it be turned into permanent housing
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Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Attention Brooklyn Homeowners: There's New Help Available If You're Struggling

Volunteers and officials hit the streets of Bed-Stuy Saturday raise awareness about deed theft, scams, and expanding help for homeowners.
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Union Demonstration Held Outside of Bedford Armory

Union Demonstration Held Outside of Bedford Armory

Local 79, a construction labor union holds informational line on President Street to bring awareness on issues regarding the Bedford construction site.
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