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US Census Paints Grim Picture For Housing For Low Income Earners

US Census Paints Grim Picture For Housing For Low Income Earners

The slow pace of housing construction is outweighed by the demand and NYC's rising population.
Market-Rate Tenants Are Pushed to The Brink, Report Says

Market-Rate Tenants Are Pushed to The Brink, Report Says

Elected officials, housing advocates and tenants facing higher rent rallied to get the Good Cause Eviction bill passed.
NYC Poverty Rate Jumped, Affecting 1 in 4 Children

NYC Poverty Rate Jumped, Affecting 1 in 4 Children

It's the largest increase in the city's poverty rate since 2012.
Cypress Hills Affordable Housing Lottery Opens

Cypress Hills Affordable Housing Lottery Opens

The Euclid Glenmore Apartments will have a total of 135 units, 53 of which will be available through the housing lottery.
Mayor Reverses Planned Budget Cuts

Mayor Reverses Planned Budget Cuts

New York City Mayor Eric Adams backtracked on his previously-planned cuts to the city's fiscal 2025 executive budget.
Mayor Adams Says More Officers Are Needed on Subways

Mayor Adams Says More Officers Are Needed on Subways

Adams defended his handling of the migrant crisis and other business at his regular Tuesday press conference with the media.
Housing Boom Starts in Polluted Gowanus

Housing Boom Starts in Polluted Gowanus

Some residents question the safety of building on land next to the Gowanus Canal, an EPA Superfund site, which is also prone to flooding.
Brighter LEDs For All Subway Stations

Brighter LEDs For All Subway Stations

New lighting will enhance station security, increase visibility and save the MTA money.
Flatbush Avenue Buses Remain a Nightmare for Many

Flatbush Avenue Buses Remain a Nightmare for Many

Riders of the B41 complain of long wait times and slow service on crowded Flatbush Avenue. Some believe the implementation of a dedicated bus lane is a must, while others want more busses to run.
Senior Housing Lottery Opens For Bushwick Building

Senior Housing Lottery Opens For Bushwick Building

Applications are open until April 15.