affordable housing

New York City Council Quinn addresses State of the City

2.11.13 at 4:07pm by Katie Fisher

In her State of the City speech Monday, the likely mayoral candidate Christine Quinn said she wants to ensure residents never have to call any other place home.

NJ Court to Hear Affordable Housing Funds Case

7.13.12 at 9:34am by Associated Press

A New Jersey appeals court will consider whether the state can take control of money set aside for towns to use to fund affordable housing projects.

A Bronx Co-op Promotes Healthy Lifestyles

6.1.11 at 2:37pm by Julie Clark

"The Melody" stands on land that was once owned by the City of New York and was developed under Mayor Bloomberg's New Housing Marketplace Plan. It's on a brownfield site and has initiatives to keep its residents healthy. There are indoor and outdoor fitness centers, a children's climbing and play area, and a slow moving elevator. It was purposely constructed that way to encouraged the use of the well-lit stairs. There are also motivational signs to encourage residents to exercise.

New York City Tenants Rally Against Federal Affordable Housing Cuts

3.3.11 at 4:22pm by Chiara Wegener

The House wants to cut $5.7 billion from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, $400 million of which would affect New York City.