Socialists in Albany, best cities for renters, & more

By Emily Myers | July 30, 2020 - 10:30AM

A recent study by WalletHub weighed the best and worst cities across the U.S. for renters (The New York Times)

What impact would newly elected socialists in the 213-member legislature have on real estate legislation? (The Real Deal)

NYCHA tenants in Red Hook are overwhelmed by the number of Hurricane Sandy-related renovations taking place this summer (Brooklyn Paper)

New York is among three states suing the Trump administration over a new rule that they argue could lead to predatory lending schemes (Crain's)

Five new subway maps are being tested and the MTA wants feedback on the designs—including a makeover of a controversial minimalist map from the 1970s (NY Post)

Columbia University faculty are under pressure to hold in-person classes (Gothamist)

Emily Myers

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Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California.

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