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07-27-2025 Vol 2034

Category: Local News

New Yorkers Torn Between Rent Freeze and Housing Viability Amidst Crisis

New Yorkers Torn Between Rent Freeze and Housing Viability Amidst Crisis

As New York City grapples with a significant housing and affordability crisis, discussions surrounding a potential rent freeze have come…
Controversy Erupts Over Andrew Cuomo’s Endorsement List in Mayoral Race

Controversy Erupts Over Andrew Cuomo’s Endorsement List in Mayoral Race

Jeannette Salcedo, the resident association president at NYCHA’s Castle Hill Houses in The Bronx, recently found herself at the center…
Historic City Council Hearing on Community Land Act Supports Community Land Trusts for Affordable Housing

Historic City Council Hearing on Community Land Act Supports Community Land Trusts for Affordable Housing

In a significant move aimed at addressing the severe housing crisis in New York City, the City Council recently held…
Home 4 Good Program Provides Crucial Support to NYC Tenants Facing Eviction

Home 4 Good Program Provides Crucial Support to NYC Tenants Facing Eviction

Shaisha, a Brooklyn resident, faced a difficult decision last year: pay her rent or buy the medication she needs to…
Real Estate Pushes for Renewal of REAP and RACE Tax Incentives Amidst Legislative Challenges

Real Estate Pushes for Renewal of REAP and RACE Tax Incentives Amidst Legislative Challenges

Real estate interests and their supporters are making a final appeal to New York state legislators to extend the Relocation…
Challenges Facing New York City: A Path Forward for the Next Mayor

Challenges Facing New York City: A Path Forward for the Next Mayor

Since the Covid-19 pandemic, New York City has experienced a noticeable slowdown in its economic growth, allowing rival cities to…
New York City to Hire Thousands of Teachers to Reduce Class Sizes, Including 250 in Staten Island

New York City to Hire Thousands of Teachers to Reduce Class Sizes, Including 250 in Staten Island

New York City is set to hire thousands of teachers across its five boroughs, with Staten Island schools expecting to…
Family Separated Amid Escalating ICE Arrests at Immigration Court

Family Separated Amid Escalating ICE Arrests at Immigration Court

Jessica, a 33-year-old special education teacher from Jamaica, Queens, sat on a stoop near the immigration court at 26 Federal…
Staten Island Leads New York City in Curbside Composting Participation

Staten Island Leads New York City in Curbside Composting Participation

In a surprising turn of events, Staten Island has emerged as a leader in New York City’s new curbside composting…
Discover Long Island’s Wine Country: A Gem Just Outside New York City

Discover Long Island’s Wine Country: A Gem Just Outside New York City

Long Island is home to an award-winning wine region that offers a perfect escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.…
Inditex Expands U.S. Footprint with Opening of New Zara Flagship in Los Angeles

Inditex Expands U.S. Footprint with Opening of New Zara Flagship in Los Angeles

Inditex, the Spanish fashion powerhouse, is enhancing its commitment to the U.S. market despite navigating ongoing uncertainties in the region.…
Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Following ICE Raids Across the City

Protests Erupt in Los Angeles Following ICE Raids Across the City

Federal immigration authorities executed raids across Los Angeles on Friday, resulting in the arrest of 44 individuals. These actions sparked…