"We are outraged," said Rami Dinnawi, a steering committee member of the climate coalition New York Renews. "To see a budget come out that fails to address any of the urgent policies related to climate is an abdication of responsibility from the governor and from lawmakers." The post Some Gains, Many Losses: What Went Wrong for Climate in This Year’s ...

Segn la alcalda, dormir en el suelo supone un riesgo en caso de incendio. Pero las normas parecen estar sembrando confusin al menos en un centro de acogida en Brooklyn, donde a los residentes se les dijo a principios de este mes que no se les permita dormir hasta las 2:30 a.m., de acuerdo con un video obtenido por City Limits. The post Alcalda aconseja a ...

In the 50 years since the Equal Credit Opportunity Act became law, so much has changed: women are home buyers, can open credit cards and despite a persistent gender wage gap, are able to accumulate wealth. But for survivors of domestic violence, the vast majority of whom experience economic abuse, so much remains the same. The post Opinion: 50 Years Later, ...

The mayor's office said sleeping on the floor could be a fire hazard. But the rules appear to be sowing confusion, at least at one overnight site in Brooklyn, where residents were told earlier this month that they werent allowed to sleep before 2:30 a.m., according to a video obtained by City Limits. The post City Advises Migrants to Sleep in Chairs at ...

Seven local organizations sought permission to file an amicus brief in support of the City Council and Legal Aid Society's lawsuit, which is looking to compel the Adams administration to implement a package of laws to expand eligibility for CityFHEPS, a rental subsidy program. The post Homeless Advocates Lend Support in Suit Over City’s Refusal to Expand ...

"We know the world can only reach its greenhouse gas emission reduction goals by effectively addressing the environmental impact of plastic. If plastics were a country, it would be the fifth largest producer of greenhouse gases." The post Opinion: NY State Legislature Must Act to Curb the Perils of Plastic appeared first on City Limits.

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. The post NYC Housing Calendar, April 23-29 appeared first on City Limits.

"Setting our sights on the future, I am confident in the city's ability to not only catch up with, but actually surpass Local Law 97s next target: a 50 percent carbon emission reduction goal by fiscal year 2030." The post Opinion: Embracing ProgressReflecting on the Citys Role in New Yorks Sustainable Future appeared first on City Limits.

"My house gets flooded every single year, 16-year old Diana Ramirez told City Limits, one of many New York City youth who took to the streets in the lead up to Earth Day to demand people in power stop funding fossil fuels. The rising sea levels and flooding caused by climate change are affecting me heavily." The post What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? ...

From good cause carve outs to adjusted IAI caps, City Limits breaks down how major planks of the state budget deal will impact tenants eviction protectionsand rents. The post NYs Housing Deal Is Here. What Does It Mean for Tenant Stability? appeared first on City Limits.

"Both city and state governments must extend their efforts beyond the final budget deal, recognizing that tenants' well-being is intertwined with the physical and financial stability of their homes and addressing root causes rather than assigning blame." The post Opinion: Fixing NY’s Housing Crisis Doesn’t End With Albany Budget Deal appeared first on ...

"As a voice and advocate for my community, including my neighbors, friends and residents, it is important for me to ensure that their concerns and questions are resolved." The post Opinion: Centering Residents’ Voices is Key to NYCHA Conversions appeared first on City Limits.

Dozens of young New Yorkers gathered at City Hall Thursday calling for the city to expand support for journalism programs and student newspapers at its schools. The post City’s Student Journalists Press for More School Newspapers appeared first on City Limits.

En los dos ltimos aos, ms de 189.200 inmigrantes han llegado a la ciudad de Nueva York y unos 64.400 estn actualmente al amparo de la ciudad; de ellos, aproximadamente el 17 por ciento proceden de pases africanos, segn la alcalda. The post ‘Tenemos que hacerlo mejor’: barreras idiomticas aaden ms obstculos a inmigrantes africanos en refugios appeared ...