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Jul
08
Schumer, Velázquez Visit Red Hook Houses, Say Biden’s American Jobs Plan Doesn’t Give Enough Money to NYCHA

Schumer, Velázquez Visit Red Hook Houses, Say Biden’s American Jobs Plan Doesn’t Give Enough Money to NYCHA

Two of Brooklyn’s most prominent federal officials say the president’s infrastructure plan doesn’t provide enough funding for New York City’s ailing public housing stock.
5 min read
May
06
As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

As Red Hook Houses Without Gas Again, Residents and Elected Officials Push for Repairs and Rent Reduction

Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes and Council Member Antonio Reynoso at a press event on Thursday, May 6th, 2021. (Image: Billy
3 min read
Apr
21
With Solar Panels on NYCHA Roofs, Initiative Looks to Give Energy Savings to Low-Income New Yorkers

With Solar Panels on NYCHA Roofs, Initiative Looks to Give Energy Savings to Low-Income New Yorkers

Workers installing solar panels at Carver Houses, a New York City Housing Authority development in northern Manhattan. (Image: Accord Power
3 min read
Apr
19
Gowanus Rezoning Proceeds to Public Review

Gowanus Rezoning Proceeds to Public Review

A sketch of thre Gowanus canal bridge crossing with waterfront development and pedestrian activity. (Image: Department of City Planning)The
3 min read
Apr
09
Williamsburg Houses RAD Conversion Plan Begins to Take Shape

Williamsburg Houses RAD Conversion Plan Begins to Take Shape

One of the 20 buildings in NYCHA’s Williamsburg Houses complex. (Image: Google Maps)Plans to transfer the NYCHA’s
5 min read
Feb
23
Canarsie Residents Sue Police Athletic League for 70s Sexual Abuse

Canarsie Residents Sue Police Athletic League for 70s Sexual Abuse

The Police Athletic League has been sued three separate times this month over sexual abuse allegedly committed by a martial
6 min read
Feb
01
Glenwood Houses Without Heat In The Middle Of Massive Snow Storm 

Glenwood Houses Without Heat In The Middle Of Massive Snow Storm 

via @NYCSanitationThe 2,424 residents of Glenwood Houses were without heat all day today as the snowstorm that made Mayor
1 min read
Jan
29
Over 4,000 Neighbors at Ingersoll Houses Have Been without Heat All Day

Over 4,000 Neighbors at Ingersoll Houses Have Been without Heat All Day

Aerial Photo of Ingersoll Houses via NYCHAFORT GREENE — The 4,046 neighbors who live at the 21-building Ingersoll Houses [https:
2 min read
Jan
14
What Will It Take To Fix The City’s Most Troubled Police Precinct?

What Will It Take To Fix The City’s Most Troubled Police Precinct?

75th Precinct House. Mark Davis [http://www.ellebobo.com/]/BklynerLike many low-income communities, East New York was hit hard when
10 min read
Jan
12
NYCHA Falsely Certified This Brooklyn Child’s Apartment Lead-Free. Now He Has Lead Poisoning — and He’s Not Alone

NYCHA Falsely Certified This Brooklyn Child’s Apartment Lead-Free. Now He Has Lead Poisoning — and He’s Not Alone

Red Hook Houses resident Sherron Paige and her son, Kyan. Courtesy of Sherron PaigeBy Greg B. Smith, THE CITY. This
9 min read