New York City’s affordable housing landscape remains one of the most complicated — and contentious — in the nation. Despite billions of dollars in annual investments, the crisis persists, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to secure a roof over their heads. To help you understand what affordable housing is and how it impacts you,…
Feb. 13, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYCHA residents across the city are invited to apply for a Rise Light & Power-sponsored community climate grant, which supports community-based projects addressing collaborative climate action and sustainability. NYCHA’s Resident Climate Action Grants program, now in its third year, is facilitated by the New… Read more »
Dec. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program decreased slightly in Queens in 2024, bucking a citywide trend that saw eviction rates spike significantly elsewhere in New York. A recent audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander found that…
Dec. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties have surged under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, raising concerns about tenant protections, according to a new audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander. The PACT program, designed to address decades of underfunding and disrepair in public…
Nov. 10, 2023 By Ethan Marshall The nonprofit Rising Ground has been assisting homeless youth and those in need through a series of programs, including their drop-in centers in Jamaica and Far Rockaway. The services offered there provide much-needed assistance to youths ages 14 to 24. Racquel Jones, the program director for Rising Ground’s Jamaica…
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