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NYC politics
fromBrownstoner
16 hours ago

Mayor's Budget Proposes Millions for Housing

Mayor Eric Adams' Fiscal Year 2026 budget focuses on public housing upgrades, supportive apartments, and tenant protections.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
1 day ago

State Should Use Bond Act Funds to Electrify Homes at NYCHA, Lawmakers Say

Lawmakers seek funding for energy upgrades in public housing from Bond Act funds.
Only 16% of available Bond Act funds have been distributed, with minimal allocation to public housing.
#community-advocacy
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Meet Your Tenant Leader: Brenda Temple, Oceanside Apartments

The importance of stable housing is emphasized by NYCHA tenants' struggles and advocacy for better living conditions.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Black Renters at Risk of Displacement Under Trump Administration's Housing Cuts

Elisha Fye Jr. fights against funding cuts and privatization of public housing, following in the footsteps of his father's legacy.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 days ago

Opinion: This Fair Housing Month, Let's Protect Public Housing From HUD Cuts

Proposed cuts to HUD and Section 8 threaten vital community housing and support systems.
more#community-advocacy
#nycha
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 21, 2025

NYCHA tenants are advocating for more resources as federal funding faces cuts.
Cuts at the EPA could endanger lead pipe removal funding in New York.
New zoning in central Brooklyn could bring more jobs and homes.
Addressing homelessness requires a commitment to a "housing first" model.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses leaves 13 people injured * Brooklyn Paper

A large fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses injured 13, with nine hospitalized; investigation ongoing.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE | Lander pitches plan to improve beleaguered NYCHA, gains housing leader support in 2025 NYC Mayor's Race | amNewYork

Brad Lander proposes a plan to enhance NYC's public housing, focusing on repair oversight, funding increases, and tenant involvement.
Miscellaneous
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments

The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
fromBKReader
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Projects Among Winners of NYCHA Climate Action Grants

NYCHA residents are driving local climate action through innovative projects supported by the Resident Climate Action Grant Program.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago
Brooklyn

Voters at Coney Island Houses reject joining non-profit trust to underwrite repairs

Coney Island Houses tenants voted against the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust, preferring traditional public housing funding for repairs.
NYC real estate
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? March 21, 2025

NYCHA tenants are advocating for more resources as federal funding faces cuts.
Cuts at the EPA could endanger lead pipe removal funding in New York.
New zoning in central Brooklyn could bring more jobs and homes.
Addressing homelessness requires a commitment to a "housing first" model.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses leaves 13 people injured * Brooklyn Paper

A large fire at NYCHA's Brownsville Houses injured 13, with nine hospitalized; investigation ongoing.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

EXCLUSIVE | Lander pitches plan to improve beleaguered NYCHA, gains housing leader support in 2025 NYC Mayor's Race | amNewYork

Brad Lander proposes a plan to enhance NYC's public housing, focusing on repair oversight, funding increases, and tenant involvement.
Miscellaneous
fromCity Limits
5 months ago

NYCHA Board Green Lights Plan to Demolish & Rebuild Lower Manhattan Developments

The housing authority approved plans to demolish and rebuild the Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses, initiating tenant support measures during the process.
fromBKReader
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn Projects Among Winners of NYCHA Climate Action Grants

NYCHA residents are driving local climate action through innovative projects supported by the Resident Climate Action Grant Program.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
8 months ago
Brooklyn

Voters at Coney Island Houses reject joining non-profit trust to underwrite repairs

Coney Island Houses tenants voted against the NYC Public Housing Preservation Trust, preferring traditional public housing funding for repairs.
more#nycha
#hud
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

HUD and DOGE target mixed immigration status households

HUD aims to remove undocumented individuals from public housing to prioritize American citizens in need of assistance.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Need Emergency Rental Assistance? Where To Get Help

Emergency rental assistance funds from HUD have been depleted with no plans for replenishment.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs

The MOU aims to ensure taxpayer-funded housing assists only eligible American citizens, linking immigration enforcement with housing affordability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

As White House scrutinizes HUD programs, union leaders offer a waste target

HUD staff express concern over potential disruptions from new DOGE order affecting operations and funding.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

HUD and DOGE target mixed immigration status households

HUD aims to remove undocumented individuals from public housing to prioritize American citizens in need of assistance.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago
Non-profit organizations

Need Emergency Rental Assistance? Where To Get Help

Emergency rental assistance funds from HUD have been depleted with no plans for replenishment.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago
Online Community Development

HUD, DHS seek to stop undocumented immigrants from using federal housing programs

The MOU aims to ensure taxpayer-funded housing assists only eligible American citizens, linking immigration enforcement with housing affordability.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
Real estate

As White House scrutinizes HUD programs, union leaders offer a waste target

HUD staff express concern over potential disruptions from new DOGE order affecting operations and funding.
more#hud
Mission District
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Bayview residents slam public housing conditions, and S.F. supervisor issues warning

Residents of Alice Griffith public housing face serious neglect issues, prompting Supervisor Shamann Walton to warn of hearings and potential removal of management.
#community-empowerment
fromWashington Post
11 months ago
US news

In Milwaukee public housing, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground

Residents of a troubled public housing development in Milwaukee are frustrated with issues such as safety concerns, mold, and pest infestations, leading them to seek attention and demand changes.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island community to benefit from $30K Spectrum grant

Spectrum is enhancing technology education in Staten Island with a $30,000 grant for digital literacy programs.
fromWashington Post
11 months ago
US news

In Milwaukee public housing, a padlocked patio becomes a battleground

Residents of a troubled public housing development in Milwaukee are frustrated with issues such as safety concerns, mold, and pest infestations, leading them to seek attention and demand changes.
fromsilive
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Staten Island community to benefit from $30K Spectrum grant

Spectrum is enhancing technology education in Staten Island with a $30,000 grant for digital literacy programs.
more#community-empowerment
fromThe Nation
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Want to Understand America's Housing Crisis? Look to Atlanta.

Atlanta has historical significance in public housing, both in creation and demolition, reflecting broader issues in housing policy.
Brian Goldstone's work reveals the complexities of the 'working homeless' phenomenon amidst urban gentrification.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Why are illegal migrants still allowed to live in public housing?

The Biden administration permits undocumented migrants to reside in public housing, increasing competition for limited resources among low-income citizens.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

On sweltering Miami summer days, it can be hotter inside homes than out, study finds

Low and middle-income Miami residents struggle with extreme heat in homes despite having air conditioning due to affordability issues.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Renovation

She bought the first apartment she viewed. It's in one of Singapore's most iconic public housing complexes.

Tiffany Lim and Bryan Lee bought their ideal four-room apartment in Singapore's Pinnacle@Duxton on their first viewing, influenced by the pandemic's urgency.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Man stabbed dead in Brooklyn apartment building lobby in borough's third murder in 12 hours | amNewYork

A man was fatally stabbed in a Brooklyn public housing complex, marking the third homicide in the area within hours.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago
SF politics

Toronto breaks ground on affordable housing project with city as builder | CBC News

The City of Toronto is developing a new affordable housing project to address a critical need for housing and to support those at risk of homelessness.
fromPadailypost
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

City hears from opponents at meeting on plans to put public housing on downtown parking lots

Residents oppose building housing on downtown parking lots due to fears of increased decline in the area and loss of essential parking spaces.
World politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Hong Kong's Top Court Upholds Rights of Same-Sex Married Couples

Hong Kong's top court has upheld inheritance and public housing benefits for same-sex married couples, marking a significant advancement for LGBTQ+ rights.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
7 months ago
San Francisco

Potrero Hill public housing management firm keeps failing city scorecards, documents show

Eugene Burger Management consistently fails to meet public housing standards in San Francisco, prompting calls for its removal and highlighting significant tenant concerns.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
San Francisco

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
San Francisco

Potrero Hill public housing management firm keeps failing city scorecards, documents show

Eugene Burger Management consistently fails to meet public housing standards in San Francisco, prompting calls for its removal and highlighting significant tenant concerns.
fromMission Local
7 months ago
San Francisco

Tenant lawyers demand SF Housing Authority fire scandal-embroiled management company

Evictions from Potrero Hill public housing have raised serious concerns about management practices and tenant rights.
Residents and attorneys are urging the San Francisco Housing Authority to dismiss Eugene Burger Management due to mismanagement and ethics violations.
more#san-francisco
New York City
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

A teen's murder, mold in the walls: Unfulfilled promises haunt public housing

The tragic case of Desaray Gilliard underscores the urgent need for improvements in public housing and the impact of violence on vulnerable communities.
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