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Opinion: It’s Time We Acknowledge the Violence Endured by People Experiencing Homelessness
“Living without a home—a reality we’ve both faced—has shown us that the unhoused are often viewed not as people but as easy targets for acts of cruelty. The rampant criminalization of homelessness further lowers the threshold for violence against us.”. “If a dog bites a human, that’s...
Late-Session Bill Would Add More NYC Neighborhoods to Basement Legalization Plan
“If it were up to me, all of New York City would be included,” said State Sen. Julia Salazar, who is looking to expand the state’s recently passed basement legalization pathway to more neighborhoods. Although the recently passed state budget included a new basement legalization pilot, less than...
New York State’s Matching Funds Program Debuts. What Does it Mean for This Year’s Election?
According to the New York State Board of Elections, 329 candidates registered for the first state-level public campaign finance program, which aims to curb the influence of big money in politics by matching small, local donations with public funds. The last time he ran for office in 2022, Jonathan Soto’s...
City Starts Enforcing Stricter Re-Sheltering Rules for Adult Migrants, As Advocates Stand Guard
“For people who are receiving denials, but are accessing legal services, they’re going to be able to have some kind of advocacy,” said Deborah Berkman, supervising attorney at New York Legal Assistance Group. “Without legal services, it seems almost impossible.”. The city began rolling out stricter rules...
Opinion: Bias Fuels Source of Income Discrimination
“…much of the documented illegal discrimination is based on fears, bias, and stereotypes about the people who possess the rental subsidies and has less to do with the structure of the subsidy programs.”. Neil Garfinkel, counsel for the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), penned an op-ed in...
Contract Deal Poised to End Months-Long Legal Worker Strike
Over 100 unionized workers at Mobilization for Justice could return to work as soon as Wednesday morning, members said. Over 100 attorneys, paralegals and support staff with the nonprofit legal services provider Mobilization for Justice (MFJ) are expected to return to work as soon as Wednesday, ending a 13-week strike that secured wins including a $60,000 salary floor for non-lawyers.
Opinion: New Yorkers Most in Need Were Left Behind By State Budget
“Once again, the needs of the poor have been especially shut out of the state’s moral conscience, with our government refusing to include an increase to cash assistance grants in the budget.”. The New York State Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 arrives as New Yorkers across all incomes are...
City Starts Assessing ‘Extenuating Circumstances’ for Migrants Seeking More Shelter Time
Adult migrants without children seeking to extend their shelter stays will now need to prove they meet one of several “extenuating circumstances” to qualify for a bed beyond initial 30- or 60-day stints. The city has begun issuing tentative decisions to adult migrants without children seeking to extend...
Opinion: Why NYC Needs a Five-Borough Cultural Festival
“Creating a citywide cultural festival of global proportions would give locals and visitors a powerful new reason to explore the five boroughs each year, while sharpening the city’s creative edge amid an increasingly packed international calendar of must-do experiences.”. New York is home to a rich diversity of annual...
Midtown Homeless Drop-In Center May Be Among City Budget Casualties
The city plans to close a longtime homeless services center called Mainchance, where locals go for food, support in their housing searches, and relief from the elements. “I was trying to have hope that the city would reconsider. They’re not.”. Brady Crain, executive director of the Mainchance drop-in homeless...
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