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The city’s public housing agency is calling for proposals from private partners to create new housing near NYCHA campuse...
20/08/2025

The city’s public housing agency is calling for proposals from private partners to create new housing near NYCHA campuses.

The city’s public housing agency is calling for proposals from private partners to create new housing near NYCHA

NYC public school students head back to class on Thursday, 9/4. For many families, that means stocking up on a fresh bat...
20/08/2025

NYC public school students head back to class on Thursday, 9/4. For many families, that means stocking up on a fresh batch of school supplies—the costs of which can add up. City Limits compiled this list of back-to-school giveaways coming up:

New York City public school students will head back to class on Thursday, Sept. 4. For many families across the five boroughs, that means stocking up on a fresh batch of school supplies—the costs of which can add

"Yes, the federal government has just made it harder to invest in greener, more reliable energy, but New York was a clea...
20/08/2025

"Yes, the federal government has just made it harder to invest in greener, more reliable energy, but New York was a clean energy leader before these federal tax credits were enacted, and we can continue to be one after they are eliminated," writes union leader Mike Hellstrom.

"Investing in clean energy, built by skilled, safe union workers, can create the triple win of lower energy costs, good-paying jobs, and stronger communities."

Each summer more than 500 New Yorkers die from heat-related conditions. Black New Yorkers are twice as likely to die fro...
20/08/2025

Each summer more than 500 New Yorkers die from heat-related conditions. Black New Yorkers are twice as likely to die from heat stress compared to white New Yorkers, and people experiencing homelessness are 200 times more likely to die from extreme heat.

"Heat-related incidents have definitely been on the rise," said Josiah Haken, CEO of the homeless outreach group City Relief. "The people we serve are often the ones who feel the impact of these changes most, and they can’t escape

Hurricane reason runs through November. “Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disast...
19/08/2025

Hurricane reason runs through November. “Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disasters,” said Theodora Makris at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods. That can include getting flood insurance and creating an emergency fund.

“Building financial resiliency is a crucial part in preparing for climate disasters,” said Theodora Makris, senior program manager at the Center for NYC Neighborhoods. That can include getting flood insurance and creating an emergency fund.

“Heat-related incidents have definitely been on the rise,” said Josiah Haken, CEO of the homeless outreach group City Re...
19/08/2025

“Heat-related incidents have definitely been on the rise,” said Josiah Haken, CEO of the homeless outreach group City Relief. “The people we serve are often the ones who feel the impact of these changes most, and they can’t escape it.”

"Heat-related incidents have definitely been on the rise," said Josiah Haken, CEO of the homeless outreach group City Relief. "The people we serve are often the ones who feel the impact of these changes most, and they can’t escape

La orden exige a ICE que se ajuste a sus propias normas para los centros de detención, que incluyen proporcionar al meno...
18/08/2025

La orden exige a ICE que se ajuste a sus propias normas para los centros de detención, que incluyen proporcionar al menos 50 pies cuadrados de espacio personal y colchonetas para cada persona durmiendo allí, así como acceso a productos de higiene y medicamentos.

Un juez del tribunal de distrito ordenó que los inmigrantes retenidos para ser procesados dispongan de llamadas telefónicas, más espacio y colchonetas para dormir, entre otras cosas. El Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS por sus siglas en inglés), que supervisa el Servicio de Inmigración y...

Para hablar de cómo se está llevando a cabo el despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Nevada, invitamos a Isabella Aldrete...
18/08/2025

Para hablar de cómo se está llevando a cabo el despliegue de la Guardia Nacional en Nevada, invitamos a Isabella Aldrete, quien es reportera para The Nevada Independent- En Español, donde cubre política y cómo ésta afecta a los latinos.

Los gobernadores de todo el país ya han comenzado a autorizar el uso de la Guardia Nacional de sus estados para apoyar los esfuerzos federales de control en

The city will hold a public scoping meeting Tuesday on Maddd Equities' proposal to rezone 1014 Brook Ave. in the Bronx t...
18/08/2025

The city will hold a public scoping meeting Tuesday on Maddd Equities' proposal to rezone 1014 Brook Ave. in the Bronx to build two high-rises, with 1,128 apartments. Plus, 12 affordable housing lotteries will close this week:

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending

Cuomo’s proposal would require that the yearly rent for a stabilized unit make up 30 percent or more of the household in...
18/08/2025

Cuomo’s proposal would require that the yearly rent for a stabilized unit make up 30 percent or more of the household income. So if the rent was $2,500 a month (or $30,000 a year) the new tenants could make no more than $100,000.

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed

The legislation would have mandated a minimum wage for app-based grocery delivery workers for companies like Instacart. ...
15/08/2025

The legislation would have mandated a minimum wage for app-based grocery delivery workers for companies like Instacart. The Council says it is considering next steps, as advocates push lawmakers to override the veto.

The legislation would have mandated a minimum wage for app-based grocery delivery workers for companies like Instacart. The Council says it is considering next steps, as advocates push lawmakers to override the

More on Cuomo's controversial pitch to cap incomes for tenants moving into rent-stabilized apartments, and the other loc...
15/08/2025

More on Cuomo's controversial pitch to cap incomes for tenants moving into rent-stabilized apartments, and the other local housing news you might've missed this week:

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed

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