politics

Governor Kathy Hochul delivers State of the State address in Albany

Hochul proposes $260 billion budget with funds for homeowner help, senior rent freezes

… Last week Governor Kathy Hochul proposed a state budget of … owners and harsher penalties for landlords who harass rentregulated tenants This is the fifth and final year of … for seniors and people with disabilities by raising the household income limit from $50000 to $75000 Currently …

By Cassidy Jensen |January 28, 2026 - 3:30PM

Governor Hochul announced the environmental-review phase of the IBX project had begun.

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As the IBX gathers steam, some New Yorkers may be at risk of displacement

By Jennifer White Karp |December 9, 2025 - 12:30PM

Construction site with new apartment buildings and cranes in Gowanus, Brooklyn, NY

Affordable Housing

Your vote: What you need to know about the affordable housing questions on the November ballot

By Celia Young |November 4, 2025 - 9:00AM

Modern buildings under construction on the waterfront in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with the view of Manhattan with Freedom Tower over the East River.

Affordable Housing

Whoever wins the NYC mayor’s race faces a worsening housing crisis, affordable developers say

By Celia Young |October 16, 2025 - 10:30AM

NYC tenants marched to Gracie Mansion to protest a hike in rents

Affordable Housing

Tenants protest against Adams as increases for rent-stabilized apartments go into effect

… Increases for rentstabilized apartments go into effect today with the potential to impact … renters … A protest goes to Gracie Mansion … Last night NYC tenants organized by the New York State Tenant Bloc Rent … protest against Adams as increases for rentstabilized apartments go into effect …

By Jennifer White Karp |October 1, 2025 - 9:30AM