NYC official pressures banks on bad landlords
New York City official is shining a spotlight on the banks behind some notorious landlords and hopes to use those banks to force the landlords to fix up their buildings. Public Advocate Letitia James has a so-called worst landlords list. Now she is going after the banks that fund those worst landlords.
New York City official is shining a spotlight on the banks behind some notorious landlords and hopes to use those banks to force the landlords to fix up their buildings. Public Advocate Letitia James has a so-called worst landlords list. Now she is going after the banks that fund those worst landlords.
Long Island City development boom
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible. Rockrose Development is building a 2,500-unit residential development but is also making sure to bring lots of retail to the neighborhood, too. Another huge project is coming to 44th Drive near the East River. The city's Economic Development Corporation is building more than 1,000 apartments, a new school, offices, and a manufacturing space.
Whichever way you turn in Long Island City, avoiding the sight of construction is nearly impossible. Rockrose Development is building a 2,500-unit residential development but is also making sure to bring lots of retail to the neighborhood, too. Another huge project is coming to 44th Drive near the East River. The city's Economic Development Corporation is building more than 1,000 apartments, a new school, offices, and a manufacturing space.
NYC 12 X 12 social experiment
Christina Horsten and Felix Zeltner feel right at home in the St. George section of Staten Island -- at least for the next few days. It is one of 12 neighborhoods the couple and their 2-year-old daughter have lived in over the past 12 months as part of a sort of social experiment to experience the vastly different sights, sounds, flavors and personalities that New York City has to offer.
Christina Horsten and Felix Zeltner feel right at home in the St. George section of Staten Island -- at least for the next few days. It is one of 12 neighborhoods the couple and their 2-year-old daughter have lived in over the past 12 months as part of a sort of social experiment to experience the vastly different sights, sounds, flavors and personalities that New York City has to offer.
Newark riots 50 years later
On July 12, 50 years ago, no Black Lives Matter movement existed. No one chanted, "Hands up, don't shoot." But the same racial tensions that exist today were even more of a reality. So when police arrested and beat a black cab driver, calls for a peaceful protest were ignored and the city of Newark, New Jersey, was forever changed.
On July 12, 50 years ago, no Black Lives Matter movement existed. No one chanted, "Hands up, don't shoot." But the same racial tensions that exist today were even more of a reality. So when police arrested and beat a black cab driver, calls for a peaceful protest were ignored and the city of Newark, New Jersey, was forever changed.
Long Island zombie homes
Construction is underway on some bank-foreclosed properties in Central Islip. The Suffolk County Landbank acquired the homes, which will be gutted and renovated. The landbank works with nonprofit organizations to combat neglected homes and rebuild neighborhoods.
Construction is underway on some bank-foreclosed properties in Central Islip. The Suffolk County Landbank acquired the homes, which will be gutted and renovated. The landbank works with nonprofit organizations to combat neglected homes and rebuild neighborhoods.
Broken promise on parkland?
When the new Yankee Stadium was built along with new parking lots and garages, some parks were eliminated. As part of the deal with the Yankees, the city rebuilt part of the parkland that was lost with Macombs Dam Park and Mill Pond Park. However, the city was supposed to extend Mill Pond Park into a vacant area, but now that may not happen. Some are calling this a broken promise.
When the new Yankee Stadium was built along with new parking lots and garages, some parks were eliminated. As part of the deal with the Yankees, the city rebuilt part of the parkland that was lost with Macombs Dam Park and Mill Pond Park. However, the city was supposed to extend Mill Pond Park into a vacant area, but now that may not happen. Some are calling this a broken promise.
Affordable housing crisis
Affordable housing is a pressing need in New York City. Crown Heights in Brooklyn is one example of where the fight for affordable housing is being waged. The neighborhood is also home to one of the largest groups of displaced residents and is featured prominently in the city's plan for 90 new homeless shelters.
Affordable housing is a pressing need in New York City. Crown Heights in Brooklyn is one example of where the fight for affordable housing is being waged. The neighborhood is also home to one of the largest groups of displaced residents and is featured prominently in the city's plan for 90 new homeless shelters.
Anger over Brooklyn development plan
Some people are upset over a proposed Crown Heights project.
Some people are upset over a proposed Crown Heights project.
Affordable housing in NYC
New York City officials are pretty much in agreement over the need of more affordable housing. What they don't necessarily agree on is how to pay for it.
New York City officials are pretty much in agreement over the need of more affordable housing. What they don't necessarily agree on is how to pay for it.
Affordable housing
A look at the problem of affordable housing in Brooklyn.
A look at the problem of affordable housing in Brooklyn.
Housing for homeless
New York state lawmakers say some of the housing used by New York City to shelter the homeless isn't much better than living on the streets.
New York state lawmakers say some of the housing used by New York City to shelter the homeless isn't much better than living on the streets.