Government

NYCHA Expected to Get ‘Significant Majority’ of State Budget Rent Relief Funds

|

While the total won’t be clear until remaining applications for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) are processed, a majority of the $391 in aid will likely go to the housing authority and other public housing tenants, with $35 million specifically earmarked for NYCHA. Still, thousands of New Yorkers living in public or subsidized housing did not apply for ERAP but continue to struggle with mounting debt.

Government

Groups Tell Speaker Adams: Time is Now for ‘Social Housing’ Bills

|

Albany’s inaction has made it more urgent for the council speaker to help pass a package of bills aimed at boosting the supply of homes accessible to, and controlled by, low-income New Yorkers, more than 100 groups said in a letter Tuesday. Some of the legislation has gotten a frosty reception from Mayor Eric Adams’ administration, as well as for-profit developers. 

Government

PÓDCAST: ¿Qué cambiará luego del fin del Título 42?

|

La medida que permitía al gobierno de los Estados Unidos rechazar y expulsar a los solicitantes de asilo, también conocida como el Título 42, llega su fin el 11 de mayo. Andrew Selee, presidente del Migration Policy Institute (MPI por sus siglas en inglés), explica qué cambia y qué se sabe de los cambios.