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Thursday March 04, 2010

Democracy Begins at Home: Public Housing Tenants Without a Voice

New York City - Walk through a typical New York City public housing complex, and you are not likely to see many signs of civic life among drab high-rises and asphalt lots. But once upon a time, public housing was seen as a foundation for community-building, and residents were supposed to have a say in how their neighborhoods were run.Read More >

Wednesday October 14, 2009

HUD Passes the Buck At Town Hall Meeting

New York City - HUD (Housing and Urban Development) representatives blamed Congress, local HUD offices, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and even public housing residents for their own failing policies and lack of communication with residents at a town hall meeting, this past Saturday.Read More >

Wednesday February 04, 2009

Assembly Passes Rent-Regulation Revisions Opposed by Landlords

New York City - The Legislature on Monday took the first step toward a sweeping revision of the state’s rent-regulation laws.The Democratic-led Assembly passed a broad package of legislation designed to restrain increases on rent-regulated apartments statewide.Read More >

Friday December 19, 2008

Gov. David Paterson has a promise to keep: Increase the basic welfare grant

New York City - Nearly lost in Gov.Read More >

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