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LaGuardia College welcomes new archives director, unveils NYCHA open space exhibit

Mar. 20, 2025 By sobrien March 20, 2025 By Shane O’Brien LaGuardia Community College has announced Jennifer Jensen, the former curator of the Jackie Robinson Museum, as its new archive director. Jensen, who officially took over the role on March 17, takes over as Director of the LaGuardia and Wagner Archives, described as a repository of…

NYCHA Woodside Houses gets pedestrian safety upgrades with new sidewalks and ramps

Won, González-Rojas and advocates gather at the Woodside Houses complex. Photo: Julie Won Instagram.

March 6, 2025 By Shane O’Brien Assembly Member Jessica González-Rojas and representatives from the office of Council Member Julie Won joined the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the Woodside Houses Tenants Association Friday afternoon to celebrate several crucial sidewalk upgrades at the NYCHA Woodside Houses complex. González-Rojas and Won celebrated… Read more »

NYC’S HOUSING CRISIS: Why affordable housing really isn’t as ‘affordable’ as you think

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New York City’s affordable housing landscape remains one of the most complicated — and contentious — in the nation. Despite billions of dollars in annual investments, the crisis persists, leaving many New Yorkers struggling to secure a roof over their heads. To help you understand what affordable housing is and how it impacts you,…

NYCHA residents invited to apply for Rise Light & Power-sponsored climate action grants to support sustainability efforts

Feb. 13, 2025 By sobrien Feb. 13, 2025 By Shane O’Brien NYCHA residents across the city are invited to apply for a Rise Light & Power-sponsored community climate grant, which supports community-based projects addressing collaborative climate action and sustainability. NYCHA’s Resident Climate Action Grants program, now in its third year, is facilitated by the New… Read more »

NYCHA eviction rates rise across NYC, but Queens bucks the trend

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Dec. 27, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program decreased slightly in Queens in 2024, bucking a citywide trend that saw eviction rates spike significantly elsewhere in New York. A recent audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander found that…

Evictions spike at NYCHA properties under private partnership program, Comptroller’s audit finds

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Dec. 19, 2024 By Shane O’Brien Eviction rates at New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) properties have surged under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program, raising concerns about tenant protections, according to a new audit by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander. The PACT program, designed to address decades of underfunding and disrepair in public…

Assemblymember González-Rojas praises 2025 fiscal budget for investments in Queens communities

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Apr. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Queens Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas (D-34) celebrated the passing of the New York State budget for the 2025 fiscal year, highlighting its inclusion of investments in numerous Queens neighborhoods. Many of these investments include in the budget, which was passed on Saturday, Apr. 21, will have a large impact on…
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