Queens CB chairs suggest using NYC coastal zoning plan to block homeless shelters
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“We should not be adding to the population because we don't have the resiliency measures in place to protect us.”
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Councilmembers press Flushing Waterfront developers on lack of affordable housing
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“Why should we not expect a level of affordable housing? Over 70,000 people are living in homeless shelters and you’re talking about nonsensical [regulations] and saying you don’t need to do affordable housing.”
Read MoreElmhurst activists rally to preserve historic hub of Polish culture
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“We urge you to designate this home of these heroes so that their stories will not soon be extinguished.”
Read MoreKoo says Flushing Waterfront rezoning has ‘many merits’
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“The plan has many merits that would provide our community with tangible benefits we wouldn't have under an as-of-right scenario.”
Read MoreCity Planning Commission backs Flushing Waterfront rezoning
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Commission Chair Marisa Lago, one of the 11 members who voted in favor of the rezoning, said the land use application was “an important step forward for Flushing.”
Read MoreOPINION: Small landlords bear the COVID costs that few consider
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“I have been pushed beyond my limits physically, mentally, and emotionally.”
Read MoreWhile NYC mulls shelter WiFi, price tag prevents providers from doing it themselves
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“We don’t have that financial flexibility to find those dollars.”
Read MoreTenants at Astoria luxury tower demand landlord rehire fired workers
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“We are not afraid to use our rent dollars somewhere else.”
Read MoreFacing mounting debt, Woodside parish lists vacant lot for $6.25 million
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“This is simply a financially prudent decision.”
Read MoreAstoria Houses tenants weigh rent strike after three weeks without gas
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“I’m not afraid of talking about this. Something has to be done.”
Read More'I feel human again' — At three hotels, formerly incarcerated New Yorkers get the support they need
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A social service organization provides support for homeless, formerly incarcerated New Yorkers at three NYC hotels.
Read MoreLandlord lobby, homeless advocates unite in push to boost voucher values
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“Either way, the city is going to pay to house the homeless, that’s not a question. The question is whether they want to do it cheaper.”
Read MoreHeastie urges NY tenants to 'stop worrying' about evictions, with no details
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“I'm saying to you that there will not be mass evictions in this state.”
Read MoreNYC leaders urge mayor to reverse LIC shelter reshuffling plan
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“The city should be making decisions based on sound housing policy and public health policy.”
Read MoreSouth Jamaica seniors face looming eviction threat without state action
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“My husband is a dialysis patient, a double amputee, and it’s hard to find a place that’s suitable for us and with this pandemic coming along it made it even harder.”
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