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Watch NYCHA’s First Public Acknowledgement of the Lead Inspections Lapse
Jarrett Murphy |
It came at the tail end of a July 2017 meeting of the NYCHA board. It was not a detailed discussion.
Homepage Featured
Video: Two NYCHA Tenants Say Lead is Not Their Top Concern
Jarrett Murphy |
Residents of developments in Brooklyn and Manhattan say leaks, mildew and other problems are the daily concern of their neighbors in the beleaguered public-housing authority.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
CityViews: ‘NYCHA Chair Olatoye Should Absolutely Not Resign’
April Simpson |
A NYCHA tenant leader speaks out.
Government
Ritchie Torres Takes National Image, Support for NYCHA Development into Speaker Bid
Willa Rubin and Max Zahn |
Much of Torres’ legislative record fits easily with his profile as a millennial progressive. But on public housing, his bread-and-butter issue, Torres has departed from some progressive allies in supporting controversial elements of Next Generation NYCHA.
Bronx
Photo Essay: The War on Rats in Claremont Village
Michael Simpson |
Claremont Village is affected by severe rat activity, scoring the maximum 3 out of 3 points, according to a fall 2016 study by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Affordable Housing
De Blasio is Pressed to Use More Federal Tools Against Homelessness
Jarrett Murphy |
The mayor unlocked a door between homeless shelters and public housing that his predecessor had closed. Some advocates want de Blasio to open it event wider.
Bill de Blasio
Who’s the Mayor for Public Housing?
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Malliotakis made sure public housing was on her campaign trail. But will she be the better candidate for NYCHA’s residents?
Citywide
Massive Rally Demands Adoption of Alternative Housing Proposals
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Two faith-based organizations are calling for investments in NYCHA and 15,000 units of affordable senior apartments on NYCHA land.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
NYCHA Responds to Our Article About Crime Victims Seeking New Apartments
City Limits |
‘We are writing to correct the record regarding the emergency transfer process at the New York City Housing Authority.’
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Audio: City Limits Author Discusses NYCHA Crime Witnesses Investigation
Jarrett Murphy |
Freelance author Ese Olumhense appeared on Thursday’s Brian Lehrer Show on WNYC to discuss her story about the obstacles facing crime witness and victims who try to transfer to safer places within NYCHA. Give a listen:
