via NPR's The Salt
Community Gardeners and Developers Seek Common Space
In communities where both housing and fresh food are needed, the fight over vacant land is prompting policy reform — and tense collaboration between builders and planters.
Topic: Housing
via City Limits
Displaced Storm Victims Face Eviction
City officials are scrambling to help 86 families who fled after Hurricane María and now face being ousted from temporary housing hotels, thanks to FEMA.
via BKLYNER
New Council Member Springs Fresh Flurry of Bills
Alicka Ampry-Samuel, of Brooklyn, has co-sponsored eight measures – and introduced one requiring information about sexual harassment be made public.
via QNS.com
Mayor Offers a “Fair” Deal
Bill de Blasio presented plans to boost civic engagement and make New York the "fairest big city in the world" during his annual State of the City address.
via BKLYNER
Bakery Caught in Fight Over Homeless Shelter
The owners of Coney Island's New York Bread Inc. and some area residents oppose Women In Need's plans to construct a seven-story shelter on Neptune Avenue.
Election ’17: What Should the Mayor Fix?
Our reporters fanned through Queens and asked voters for their City Hall wishlist. Reducing homelessness and increasing affordable housing topped the agenda.
via City Limits
Some Fear ‘Night Mayor’ Won’t Represent All
Local arts venue owners and community organizers are worried the new Office of Nightlife will do little to protect artists from rampant real-estate development.
via The Lo-Down
Church Races to Aid Puerto Rico
The Calle 8 church is leading Hurricane Maria relief efforts on the Lower East Side.