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Under New Election Rules, 20% of Residents Could Determine Fate of NYCHA Developments

The heads of household in 25,000 NYCHA apartments will soon have an opportunity to vote on how to best raise capital and complete repairs in their individual complexes, choosing from one of three funding models. For those elections to be considered valid, at least 20 percent of heads of household named on leases must cast a ballot, new rules state, though NYCHA says it will “strive to achieve turnout far greater.”

Critics worry that threshold is too low. “It will be a decision made by a few people for many,” one said. Read the story.

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Adams’ First Two Neighborhood Rezonings Take Shape as Mayor Looks to Supercharge Development
Mayor Eric Adams has proposed neighborhood-level rezonings near future Metro-North stations in the East Bronx and along an Atlantic Avenue light manufacturing corridor in Crown Heights and Bedford-Stuyvesant. The local councilmembers say they support both plans. Read the story.

City Limits Expands Housing Coverage with New Beat Focused on NYCHA
Following the arrival of more than 27,000 asylum seekers, many of whom have struggled to find attorneys in the midst of a historic backlog of cases in New York’s immigration courts, state officials, affected families, and immigrant advocates launched a renovated campaign to guarantee statewide legal representation in deportation proceedings. Read the story.

Should NYC Landlords Be Allowed to Consider a Tenant’s Criminal Record?
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday to discuss the Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would make it illegal for landlords and realtors to factor in criminal backgrounds when considering a tenant. Supporters say stable housing is key to preventing recidivism, but critics have slammed the bill, citing safety concerns. Read the story.

NYCHA Tenant Committee Poised to Play Key Role in Comptroller’s Public Housing Audit
A newly formed committee of NYCHA residents is advising Comptroller Brad Lander as he prepares to audit the public housing authority, with the task force first targeting the most common complaints made by peers. Sanitation and repair orders being closed without repairs topped the list. Read the story.

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¿En qué va la demanda de los inmigrantes que fueron trasladados a la isla de Martha’s Vineyard?
Así que para hablar sobre lo que se sabe hasta el momento y la ampliación de la demanda, invitamos a Mirian Albert, abogada de Lawyers for Civil Rights. Leer la historia

City Views

Opinions & Analysis

Opinion: Housing for Our Formerly Incarcerated Neighbors Serves Us All
“Study after study has shown that stable housing is the linchpin for successful reentry and for creating strong social bonds. These outcomes, in turn, lead to a substantially reduced likelihood of facing a new criminal charge, which—contrary to the scare tactics of this bill’s opponents—will make our city at large safer, too. “ Read the story.

Opinion: Vulnerable New Yorkers Deserve Dignity. Mayor Adams’ Mental Health Proposal Misses That Mark
“We learned decades ago that institutionalizing people, or locking them away in state mental hospitals, was not the solution. This practice demonized people with mental health challenges, disappearing them, and led to facilities that were dirty, dangerous, and inhumane.” Read the story.

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Vice President of Tenant Coordination and Aftercare for Anthos|Home

The Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) will be responsible for supporting the strategic direction and growth of the organization. It is an exciting opportunity to be at the ground level of a new nonprofit that will improve the voucher housing experience and landscape in New York City to be more effective.

Senior Account Executive, Cities and Real EstateOfficer for BerlinRosen

BerlinRosen is seeking a Senior Account Executive to join our rapidly-growing team and work with clients in the commercial real estate space. This is a great opportunity for someone who has a full roster of media relationships in the world of commercial real estate media and wants to take the lead on client initiatives and work, and help further grow the practice area.

Social Worker Supervisor – Caregiving Services Western Queens for Sunnyside Community Services
The Vice President of Housing Acquisition (VPHA) will be responsible for establishing relationships with landlords and brokers and securing units for use by households with vouchers. The VPHA will have access to “Flex Pool” funding to support efforts to secure apartments and work collaboratively with landlords, brokers and other key stakeholders in the NYC housing market.

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