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State leaders should make a big push on housing
March 17, 2024
Gov. Kathy Hochul, seen announcing a housing program for Brooklyn in February, has been unable to make much headway on housing in Long Island communities. Credit: Office of Governor Kathy Hochul/Susan Watts
Housing Crisis Spurs Some Politicians to Break From NIMBY Pack in New York
March 10, 2024
Support is growing for Mayor Eric Adams’ proposed zoning changes to spur new construction — including from local elected officials looking to lead a pro-growth civic culture.
Hochul wants to build 15K homes on state land to stem shortage. Which locations targeted?
Jan. 28, 2024
A former prison in Dutchess County. A psychiatric center in Queens. A pair of SUNY campuses on Long Island
Apartment Owners Report Surge In Rental Application Fraud
Jan. 28, 2024
Fraud
Are we closer to fixing N.Y.’s housing problem?
Jan. 21, 2024
Are we closer to fixing N.Y.’s housing problem?
Gov. Hochul has struck out on housing reform — but here’s what could actually help NYC’s crisis
Jan. 21, 2024
Among New York City's propositions to solve its housing crisis are tiny homes.
Hochul’s Housing Approach Stirs Questions About Tenant Protections, Developer Incentives
Jan. 14, 2024
After failing to pass her ambitious Housing Compact proposal last year, Gov. Kathy Hochul is using a lighter touch on housing—but state and city lawmakers have expressed hope for a potential compromise to both increase the development of affordable h
Hochul Rejects New York Tax Hikes, Touts NYC Housing Breaks
Jan. 14, 2024
Democratic governor delivers State of the State address More details in draft budget planned for mid-January
The Daily Dirt: Pro-housing movement turning tide in Brooklyn
Jan. 7, 2024
Assembly member pilloried for shooting poison arrow through project
When Will New York Solve Its Housing Crisis? Probably Not This Year.
Jan. 7, 2024
It seemed like 2023 would be the year New York did something big to help solve its housing crisis.