Queens tenants, lawyers and judges confront uncertain end of eviction moratorium
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“We try to make things appropriate for the situation we’re dealing with and I have no idea what the situation will be.”
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Queens pols press city on Fresh Meadows shelter-hotel as neighbors plan protest
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“We take with the utmost seriousness our responsibility to represent local residents, give voice to their concerns, and ensure public safety.”
Read MoreNew York extends deadline for rent relief program
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Mailed applications must be postmarked by Aug. 6.
Read MoreCouncil bill would boost pay and training for homeless shelter guards
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“We will not accept these private contractors taking public dollars and paying their workers poverty wages.”
Read MoreRajkumar poised to become first South Asian woman elected to state office
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“Now is the time for robust financial resources for struggling tenants and homeowners.”
Read MoreHousing Court to proceed 'cautiously' during COVID crisis, says top Queens judge
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“I’m not yet able to say whether there will be an eviction cliff or there won’t be.”
Read MoreNYC nonprofit covers rent for families facing COVID homelessness
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“COVID-19 has exacted formidable stress and loss on countless low-income New Yorkers.”
Read More‘Too Many Requests’ — New York’s new rental relief website immediately crashes
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“The fact that it crashed within the first 15 minutes is tragic and shows how much need there is.”
Read MoreSimotas and Hoylman push bar exam exemption for law grads serving low-income clients
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“We have an obligation to mitigate the risks to New Yorkers during this health crisis.”
Read MoreOPINION: Hunger, homelessness and Covid deaths are policy decisions
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“Homelessness is not an inherent aspect of society, it’s a policy decision.”
Read MoreNONPROFIT TALK: Serving vulnerable children during the COVID crisis
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Jeremy Kohomban is the president and executive director of The Children’s Village.
Read MoreAmid confusion, lawmakers urge Cuomo to halt evictions for COVID-hit tenants
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“We could be facing a massive rental apocalypse by the end of the summer.”
Read MoreLetter: Government must intervene to prevent crippling homeless crisis
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Áine Duggan is president/CEO of The Partnership for the Homeless.
Read MoreLocal leaders push permanent housing for Fresh Meadows hotel residents freed from Rikers
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Councilmembers Barry Grodenchik and Rory Lancman visited the hotel Wednesday.
Read MoreNYC moved 100 people off Rikers and into a Fresh Meadows hotel
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“This and other hotels have provided an invaluable network of stable, reliable lodging for those in need.”
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