Seminary May Divert Housing Funds for Staff and ‘Sandwiches’
Union Theological Seminary pledged $5 million for affordable housing. But critics say an agreement may allocate only $1 million for that purpose.
Topic: Housing
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Sign of the Times: No Realtors Wanted
Some Brooklyn homeowners are going to new lengths to ward off aggressive real estate agents looking for houses to sell.
via The Spirit
Protesters Target Developers – and the Mayor
More than 300 demonstrators took to the steps of City Hall to decry the displacement of longtime residents and small businesses.
SPECIAL REPORT: Aging in Place
New York's quickly growing senior citizen population struggles amid risings costs and other challenges in a constantly changing city.
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Hurricane Maria Evacuees Face Housing Uncertainty
Puerto Rican families staying in hotels in New York are living in a state of limbo amid eviction fears.
via NPR's The Salt
Community Gardeners and Developers Seek Common Space
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration between builders and planters.
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Displaced Storm Victims Face Eviction
City officials are scrambling to help 86 families who fled after Hurricane María and now face being ousted from temporary housing hotels, thanks to FEMA.
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New Council Member Springs Fresh Flurry of Bills
Alicka Ampry-Samuel, of Brooklyn, has co-sponsored eight measures – and introduced one requiring information about sexual harassment be made public.