politics

A photo of Scott Stringer
Neighborhood Intel
Scott Stringer wants to build ‘Mitchell-Lama 2.0’ and buy up deteriorating NYC buildings for housing
By Celia Young |March 10, 2025 - 3:45PM
Speaker Adrienne E. Adams on stage after delivering her State of the City address at Lincoln Center.
Live
Speaker Adams flexes her housing agenda in State of the City address
By Jennifer White Karp |March 5, 2025 - 10:00AM
Graphic of Zohran Mamdani with the line "meet the mayoral candidates"
Neighborhood Intel
Zohran Mamdani wants more union-built housing and to expand rent stabilization in NYC
By Celia Young |March 3, 2025 - 3:30PM
Council Member Shahana Hanif hold press conference before the City Council vote on Arrow Linen spot rezoning.
Neighborhood Intel
City Council signs off on 10-story towers for Arrow Linen site
By Jennifer White Karp |March 3, 2025 - 1:00PM
New-York building facades with fire escape stairs
The Search
NYC defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… New York Citys legal counsel pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court … a significant barrier renters face when trying to rent an apartment In December the Real Estate Board of New York …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
Lander also proposed ramping up code enforcement at NYC buildings where residents regularly complain of a lack of heat.
Neighborhood Intel
Brad Lander pitches homesharing and co-ownership for city workers to ease the housing crisis

… New York City Comptroller Brad Lander bought an apartment with his … $125000 That move gave him the ability to build a life in NYC and inspires one of his housing priorities He wants to … is interviewing the candidates whoif victoriouswill go on to shape housing development and regulation in New …

By Celia Young |February 24, 2025 - 3:30PM
Aerial panoramic view of Coney Island, Brooklyn, New York, USA, on a sunny day.
Affordable Housing
Federal rental aid safe for now as White House reverses course
By Celia Young |January 29, 2025 - 3:45PM
Hochul discusses her $252 billion budget for New York's 2026 fiscal year.
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Hochul proposes record $252 billion budget with funds for the City of Yes
By Celia Young |January 22, 2025 - 10:00AM
Mayor Eric Adams kicked off the city's budget negotiation process on Thursday, which will run until July.
Neighborhood Intel
Adams unveils $115 billion preliminary budget that makes housing a priority for NYC
By Celia Young |January 17, 2025 - 4:30PM
Governor Kathy Hochul addressed hundreds gathered at REBNY’s annual gala last evening at The Glasshouse in Hell’s Kitchen.
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Electeds mingle with real estate bigwigs at annual gala while other pols protest outside
By Celia Young |January 17, 2025 - 2:15PM