Bronx
Some NYCHA Residents Raise Fire Safety Concerns
Michael Simpson |
Lead, mold, heat and hot water aren’t the only concerns of NYCHA residents.
deception
Union Leader: Punishments for NYCHA Deceit Must Start at the Top
Jarrett Murphy |
The man representing line workers at the housing authority said he had never heard of the deceptions that federal prosecutors claimed were systemic.
Homepage Featured
City Agrees to NYCHA Monitor as Feds Allege Systematic Effort to Hide Flaws
Jarrett Murphy |
The city signed a sweeping consent decree, ending the threat of civil suit or criminal prosecution by agreeing to a federal monitor and billions in new spending.
Ben Carson
CityViews: The Damage is in the Details of HUD’s Proposed Rent Policy Changes
Laura Mascuch and Brenda Rosen |
Much has been written about the proposal to triple minimum rents for the very lowest income households. That’s not even the worst of it.
Brooklyn
CityViews: NYCHA’s New Leadership Must Rethink Plans to Develop Private Housing
Isabelle Davis, Geraldine Lawrence, Karen Leader and Paula Segal |
‘NYCHA is pushing the project forward without listening to us and in violation of our rights under federal law.’
at risk community services
Group Assisting NYCHA Tenant Leaders has a New Name but a Long History
Jarrett Murphy |
At-Risk Community Services, the nonprofit advising the Citywide Council of Presidents in its dealings with the mayor, Council and governor, was only founded in November. But its parent organization has trod a long and successful—if occasionally bumpy—road.
Awards
Investigation of NYCHA Victim Protections, Coverage of 2017 Campaign Nab Honors
City Limits |
The New York Press Club recognized City Limits in the categories of Best Feature-Internet and Best Political Coverage-Internet.
Brooklyn
Max & Murphy: Brooklyn BP Adams Undecided on Gov Pick, Hints at Mayoral Pitch
Jarrett Murphy |
The borough president explained why he defends Mayor de Blasio, how he feels about Albany’s treatment of Brooklyn compared with other boroughs, and what his approach would be if he wins City Hall.
Cuomo
How Bill de Blasio Bought NYCHA
Jarrett Murphy |
He didn’t break it. But he took responsibility for getting it fixed.
Cuomo
Cuomo, Now an Advocate for Saving NYCHA, Oversaw Public-Housing Demolition as HUD Chief
Amir Khafagy |
As HUD secretary in the 1990s, Andrew Cuomo approved the demolition of tens of thousands of public-housing units around the country. Results for tenants were mixed.
