Construction starts on Rockaway housing development
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Queens and state officials gathered in Rockaway last Thursday to break ground on a multi-use housing development.
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Queens teens present policies to mayor
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Dozens of youth advocates from across Queens and New York City gathered Wednesday to call on officials to support a number of legislative proposals they say will fortify their future.
Queens landlords land on nonprofit’s ‘worst evictors’ list
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“Our analysis of the city’s worst evictors echoes what tenants and organizers have known for a long time.”
Read MoreOpinion: Queens has a housing crisis. Here’s how the next mayor can address it
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All told we are left with a dire situation that is accelerating at breakneck speed. We need a partner in City Hall that is ready to face the emergency head-on with a bold and comprehensive plan.
Read MoreOpinion: It's time for a fuller narrative about preventing homelessness
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If the moratoria end, New York City is on the brink of an eviction tsunami and homelessness crisis at a level never before experienced.
Read MoreHousing advocates rally for Queens lawmaker’s hotel conversion bill
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“This legislation is a good way to tackle the dual problems of distressed properties and lack of affordable housing.”
Read MoreNYC electeds rally for vote on housing voucher value boost
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“Our system is sick and it’s broken, and if you’re gonna help our people this is the way.”
Read MoreMost street homeless NYers say they first tried the city shelter system: report
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Permanent housing is the best way to move people off the streets, the authors say.
Read MoreBikes, buses & business: Queens BP Richards outlines policy and funding plans
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Richards marked his first 100 days in office.
Read MoreAdvocates urge NYC to release clear vaccine plan for city’s homeless
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“It would mean the homeless aren’t treated as throwaways but are instead prioritized.”
Read MoreFlushing developers win key support ahead of council's waterfront rezoning vote
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The rezoning application proceeds to a full Council vote tomorrow.
Read MoreOpinion: Reinventing our approach to affordable housing in NYC
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Juan Ardila is a candidate for City Council in District 30.
Read MoreOpinion: Flushing waterfront rezoning reveals the failure of NYC's land use process
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“The biggest failure in New York City’s current housing policy is the embrace of private developers to build so-called affordable housing.”
Read MoreLandlord lobby, homeless advocates unite in push to boost voucher values
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“Either way, the city is going to pay to house the homeless, that’s not a question. The question is whether they want to do it cheaper.”
Read MoreHeastie urges NY tenants to 'stop worrying' about evictions, with no details
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“I'm saying to you that there will not be mass evictions in this state.”
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