Category: NY
City Brings Back Extra Rent Payment for Landlords in Housing Voucher Program
New York City is making a change to help people with housing vouchers called CityFHEPS. These vouchers are for people who are homeless or about to lose their home. The voucher helps them pay rent for regular apartments. The tenant pays part of the rent, and the city pays the rest.
Read MoreCurtis Sliwa for Mayor: Can New Yorkers Take Him Seriously This Time?
Curtis Sliwa is back in the spotlight, not just as the founder of the Guardian Angels or a familiar voice on crime, but as a 2025 candidate for New York City mayor. Known for his red beret, bold words, and subway patrols, Sliwa is once again asking New Yorkers for their vote. However, with his controversial past and recent missteps, the question remains: Should Curtis Sliwa be taken seriously as a mayoral contender?
Read MoreThe Great Reshuffling: How NYC’s Housing Policies Are Accelerating Gentrification
New York City is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with skyline-altering developments and neighborhood changes happening at breakneck speed. But beneath the gleaming new luxury towers and trendy coffee shops lies a growing crisis of displacement that’s fundamentally altering the character of our city.
Read MoreHow Young People Are Changing the Future of New York City
For many years, young people felt like their voices were not heard. But this year, they are working hard and voting to make sure their hopes become real. They are using the internet and social media to spread their message, and they believe that a better New York is possible.
Read MoreTIMELINE: Evolution of Mamdani’s defunding police rhetoric to this week’s ‘damage control’
New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani made headlines this week when he attempted to walk back his long track record dating back to 2020 of criticizing the New
Read MoreNYC Council District 39 Race: Shahana Hanif, Maya Kornberg, and Nickie Kane
As the race for the New York City Council seat for District 39 approaches, a diverse field of candidates has emerged to represent the Brooklyn district. Among them, incumbent Shahana
Read MoreAndrew Cuomo: Scandals, Resignation, and the Question of a Mayoral Run
Andrew Cuomo, the former Governor of New York, was once seen as a political giant in the Democratic Party. His leadership during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his daily briefings that were seen as a calming and informative presence during a time of crisis. However, by 2021, Cuomo’s political career unraveled in the face of multiple scandals, including a cover-up of nursing home deaths, allegations of sexual harassment, and the actions of his closest confidante, Melissa DeRosa. Now, with his resignation behind him, Cuomo has announced that he is running for mayor of New York City. But can he make a political comeback after such significant controversies?
Read MoreEric Adams: A Complex Political Journey
Despite earlier controversies, Adams’ political career advanced as he was elected Brooklyn Borough President in 2013, becoming the first Black American to hold the position. He was re-elected in 2017, focusing on urban development and affordable housing. His tenure was marked by initiatives aimed at revitalizing various neighborhoods and addressing housing disparities.
Read MoreIsrael lobby “American Israel Public Affairs Committee “ AIPAC recruits “Pro-Israel” candidate to run in Brooklyn NYC City Council race, because the incumbent wasn’t “Pro-Israel” enough.
A significant aspect of Kornberg’s campaign stems from concerns within the Jewish community regarding Hanif’s stance on Israel. Hanif has faced criticism for her vocal criticism of Israel, including her characterization of the conflict as a “genocide.” This rhetoric has reportedly unsettled many Jewish constituents in the district, prompting Kornberg to challenge Hanif’s position.
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