Tag: Housing

• NYC Council Discusses Legislative Solutions to Tackle Affordable Housing Crisis

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  Feb 13

  The New York City Council convened on February 12, 2026, to address the city’s ongoing affordable housing crisis. Council members discussed various proposals meant to increase the availability of affordable… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Urgent Action to Protect Homeless Amid Frigid Winter Weather

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  Feb 13

  As New York City endures severe winter weather, city officials have activated enhanced measures to protect homeless individuals. During a recent City Council meeting, Mayor Zohran Mamdani outlined the city’s… more ›

• NYC Council Launches New Office of Insurance Accountability to Combat Rising Costs for Small Businesses and Homeowners

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council convened on February 12, 2026, to announce the creation of a new Office of Insurance Accountability aimed at addressing the rising costs of insurance impacting small… more ›

• NYC Council Takes Urgent Action to Enhance Shelter Outreach for Unsheltered Individuals Amid Severe Cold Weather

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 10, 2026, to address urgent public safety and housing initiatives, particularly focusing on improving outreach to unsheltered individuals during extreme weather. The… more ›

• Urgent Hearing Reveals 3,200 Vacant Supportive Housing Units in NYC Amid Winter Homelessness Crisis

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  Feb 11

  During a recent New York City Council hearing on February 10, 2026, city officials discussed the status of supportive housing vacancies and efforts to fill them. A significant report showed… more ›

• NYC Council Addresses Cold Weather Response and Enhanced Code Blue Operations for Homeless Individuals

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  Feb 11

  New York City Council recently convened a hearing focused on Code Blue operations, responding to the ongoing cold weather conditions and their impact on vulnerable populations. Key officials discussed the… more ›

• New York City Council Proposes Intro 66 to Regulate Shared Housing Amid Housing Crisis

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  Feb 10

  In a recent City Council meeting, lawmakers discussed the proposed Intro 66 legislation, which aims to regulate shared housing units in New York City. This initiative responds to the increasing… more ›

• Just Home Program Relaunched to Provide Supportive Housing for Individuals Exiting Incarceration

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zoran Mamdani announced the reactivation of the Just Home program for supportive housing. – The initiative creates 83 affordable apartments for New Yorkers with complex… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani to Hold ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearings Across NYC to Address Tenant Concerns

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  Feb 6

  ### What’s happening – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced “Rental Ripoff” hearings across all five boroughs starting in January 2026. – The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is responsible for… more ›

• City Council Launches Bold Affordable Housing Initiative to Tackle NYC’s Rental Crisis

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  Feb 5

  ### What’s happening – The New York City Council is launching a proactive affordable housing initiative. – City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced the plan on February 4, 2026. –… more ›

• City Announces $38.4 Million Investment for Reliable Heating at Beach 41st Street Houses

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  Feb 5

  ### What’s happening – The City is investing $38.4 million to improve heating infrastructure at Beach 41st Street Houses. – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative today, February 4, 2026.… more ›

• NYC Council Reviews Controversial Residential Zoning Proposals Amid Community Concerns

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The NYC Council is reviewing residential zoning proposals for mixed-use buildings in Queens. – Developers plan to address traffic with improved parking garage entrances and community… more ›

• City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Change to Boost Affordable Housing in Queens

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  Feb 4

  ### What’s happening – The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for affordable housing. – The amendment was proposed by a developer for a site in… more ›

• Yenya Mata Appointed NYC Veteran Services Commissioner, Aims to Enhance Support for Local Veterans

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  Feb 2

  Mayor Paul Mamdani recently appointed Yenya Mata as the new commissioner of the Department of Veteran Services (DVS) during a ceremony held on January 31, 2026. Mata, a military police… more ›

• Mayor Unveils Key Health Appointments, Stresses Public Health Urgency During Harsh Winter Conditions

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  Feb 2

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced key appointments in city government and detailed plans to address public health in New York City during a recent municipal meeting held on January 31, 2026.… more ›