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Attorneys, Advocates Warn of Possible COVID-19 Outbreak Among Immigrants Detained at NY Facility ([link removed])
At least 50 people being held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody at New York’s Orange County Correctional Facility are experiencing COVID-19-like symptoms, according to organizations providing free legal representation to those detained at the site.
NY’s Foreclosure Freeze Is Over. Here’s What At-Risk Homeowners Can Do ([link removed])
Hundreds of thousands of New York households have fallen behind on their mortgages or property taxes during the pandemic, putting them at risk of losing their homes after statewide foreclosure protections expired earlier this month. So what exactly should homeowners do? City Limits talked with three experts for guidance.
NYCHA’s Shift to Private Management May Drive Evictions, New Report Warns ([link removed])
Eviction records for two large NYCHA developments converted to private management under the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program show a higher eviction rate compared to the system average, Human Rights Watch found.
NYC Heat Mapping Study Finds Higher Temps in Lower-Income Neighborhoods ([link removed])
For instance, during one data collection, neighborhoods surrounding Central Park measured between 80 and 82 degrees, while parts of The Bronx and upper Manhattan were between 88 and 89 degrees at the same time.
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Opinion: How Income Requirements Harm NYC Voucher Holders ([link removed])
‘Realtors and landlords are finding ways to reject voucher holders with essentially no consequence through the setting of exorbitant income requirements.’
Opinion: How Eric Adams’ Administration Can Prioritize Climate Change and Protect NYC ([link removed])
‘Mayor Adams can make New York City a global leader in the fight against climate change and transition to a green economy. His administration must advance environmental priorities that will make our city more sustainable, resilient, and equitable for future generations.’
Opinion: Transit Equity for New York City Starts in The Bronx ([link removed])
‘The heart of the problem is Bronxites can move north and south and straight to Manhattan, but they cannot move across The Bronx and throughout the outer boroughs with ease.’
** Opinion:
Remembering the Wayne Barrett I Knew
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¿Cómo el estado de Nueva York elabora su presupuesto? Le preguntamos a los expertos ([link removed])
En años anteriores, el gobernador y los líderes del Senado y la Asamblea —los proverbiales “tres hombres en una habitación”— trabajaron la maraña de proyectos de ley y resoluciones en un presupuesto ejecutivo, un proceso poco transparente. Si bien la óptica es diferente esta vez, algunos expertos en elaborar presupuestos dicen que no esperan que el proceso cambie drásticamente.
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