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Zinerman Expands Brooklyn Community Sessions...

Lucille RS
03 June, 2026

Zinerman is expanding community engagement efforts across Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights through a new series of neighborhood listening sessions designed to bring residents, small business owners, and local organizations together...

Lucille RS
27 May, 2026

NYC Housing Plan Targets Affordability and 400,000 Homes

Affordability Plans | Homeowner News

The NYC Housing Plan introduced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes one of the largest affordable housing initiatives in city history, combining major investments in affordable housing construction, NYCHA preservation, tenant...

Lucille RS
18 May, 2026

NYC SPEED Plan Targets Faster Affordable Housing Across Five Boroughs

Affordability Plans | Homeowner News

Affordable housing projects across New York City could move significantly faster under a new city initiative designed to reduce delays tied to permitting, environmental review, financing, and the Housing Connect...

Lucille RS
13 May, 2026

Mamdani Budget Plan 2027 Expands NYC Investments

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a $124.7 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Executive Budget that significantly expands investments in housing, affordability programs, public safety, child care, libraries, parks, mental health services,...

Lucille RS
11 May, 2026

Brooklyn Rent Strike Highlights Growing Housing Conditions Crisis

Affordable Housing | Homeowner News

Tenants at Homewood Gardens in East Flatbush have launched a rent strike over worsening housing conditions, including heat outages, leaks, pest infestations, and delayed repairs during the property’s bankruptcy proceedings....

Lucille RS
08 May, 2026

Mamdani Pushes Major Bed-Stuy Affordable Housing Project

Affordable Housing | Development

A long-discussed redevelopment effort in Bedford-Stuyvesant is moving back into focus as Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani officially launches a new public engagement process tied to the Fulton-Howard West project. The...

Lucille RS
07 May, 2026

Brooklyn Bike Safety Plan Targets School Routes

Brooklyn Events | Development

A major Brooklyn cycling corridor is set for a redesign after Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced new safety upgrades aimed at making it easier and safer for children to bike to...

Lucille RS
07 May, 2026

Zinerman Unveils Deed Theft Eviction Protection Bill

Affordable Housing | District Leader

Brooklyn lawmakers are escalating efforts to combat property fraud with new legislation aimed at stopping families from being removed from their homes while ownership disputes are still active in court....

Lucille RS
05 May, 2026

Brooklyn Affordability Plan Targets Housing Crisis in NYC

Affordable Housing | Development

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman has introduced the Brooklyn Affordability Plan to address rising rents, stagnant wages, and displacement in Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. The proposal focuses on housing stability, higher incomes,...

Lucille RS
29 April, 2026

NYC 35K Home Plan Aims to Unlock Thousands of Small-Lot Units

Affordable Housing | Development

New York City leaders are advancing a housing strategy that could unlock up to 35,000 new homes by developing underused small lots across the five boroughs. The proposal focuses on...

Lucille RS
27 April, 2026

Latoya LeGrand Housing Plan Targets Southeast Queens Affordability

Features | Homeowner News

State Assembly candidate Latoya LeGrand has introduced the Latoya LeGrand housing plan, a proposal aimed at tackling affordability challenges in Southeast Queens by lowering property taxes, reducing utility costs, and...

Lucille RS
27 April, 2026

Brooklyn Housing Lottery Opens 153 Units at 325 Bond St

Affordable Housing | Brooklyn Events

A new Brooklyn Housing Lottery is now open at 325 Bond Street in Gowanus, offering 153 affordable apartments across multiple income levels. The lottery gives both low and middle income...

Lucille RS
24 April, 2026

How the 32BJ Deal Quietly Prevented a NYC Housing Crisis

District Leader | Features | Homeowner News

A new 32BJ Deal has averted a potential citywide strike in New York City, securing wage increases, stronger pensions, and healthcare protections for tens of thousands of residential building workers....

Lucille RS
24 April, 2026

Stefani Zinerman Calls for Answers After Chaotic Brooklyn Eviction Arrests

Brooklyn Events | Features

Assemblymember Stefani Zinerman is calling for accountability following a controversial eviction incident in Bedford-Stuyvesant that led to arrests and heightened community concern. The event has reignited debate over NYPD conduct,...

Lucille RS
22 April, 2026

NYC Landlords ICE Threats Raise Alarm Among Tenants

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

NYC landlords ICE threats are becoming a growing concern across Brooklyn and Queens, where tenant advocates say some property owners are using immigration fears as leverage in housing disputes. The...

Lucille RS
17 April, 2026

Mamdani’s 6,500 Curbside Empire Bins Could Reshape NYC Streets

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New York City’s long-running trash problem could soon look very different. With Mamdani’s 6,500+ curbside Empire Bins plan, sidewalks cluttered with black garbage bags may give way to locked, street-level...

Lucille RS
15 April, 2026

NYC Pied-à-terre Tax Gets Hochul Backing In Budget Fight

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

New York’s long-running budget standoff is taking a sharp turn as Gov. Kathy Hochul now backs a NYC pied-à-terre tax, a proposed levy on luxury second homes worth more than...

Lucille RS
10 April, 2026

Mamdani’s Equity Plan Raises Big Questions on NYC Costs

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

NEW YORK CITY — Mamdani’s Equity Plan is supposed to tackle one of the biggest issues facing New Yorkers right now: the rising cost of living. But instead of offering...

Lucille RS
06 April, 2026

NYC Rent-Stabilized Housing Fight Reaches East Harlem

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

The fight over NYC rent-stabilized housing is intensifying in East Harlem, where a group of distressed apartment buildings is heading toward foreclosure and drawing direct attention from City Hall. Mayor...

Bill Harris
03 April, 2026

Brooklyn Housing Resource Fair in Bed-Stuy Targets Rising Costs, Zinerman Encourages Residents to Attend

Affordable Housing | Homeowner News

Brooklyn renters and homeowners will have a chance to connect with housing agencies, community organizations, and support services at the SD25 Renters & Homeowners Resource Fair on Saturday, April 4,...

Lucille RS
03 April, 2026

NYC Fares Expansion Plan Could Make Subway Rides Free

District Leader | Homeowner News

A swipe at the subway turnstile could soon cost nothing for hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers under a sweeping fares expansion proposal now taking shape at City Hall. City...

Lucille RS
30 March, 2026

No Tax on Tips: NYC Workers Could Win Big, But At What Cost?

Features | Homeowner News | Judicial

For many New Yorkers hustling through long shifts, tips are not extra cash, they are how the bills get paid. Now, the push for ‘No Tax on Tips’ is turning...

Lucille RS
28 March, 2026

Affordable Housing Plan NYC, Staten Island Next?

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers know the struggle. Rent keeps climbing, apartments are scarce, and every borough feels the squeeze, especially Staten Island. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is shaking things up with a fast-track...

Lucille RS
25 March, 2026

Is the Left Killing NY? Hochul Under Fire

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Is the left killing NY, or is New York being pushed to the edge? Left killing NY is no longer just a talking point, it’s becoming a serious political question...

Lucille RS
23 March, 2026

Staten Island Safety Issues: Tottenville Battery Site Raises Alarm

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Staten Island is heating up and this time, it’s not about traffic or potholes. A controversial battery storage project planned near a major bridge is putting Staten Island safety issues...

Lucille RS
20 March, 2026

NYC Renters Getting Taxed Without Knowing It

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Manhattan

NYC renters are feeling the squeeze as hidden costs tied to rising water and sewer charges quietly push housing expenses higher across the city. For many NYC renters, this isn’t...

Lucille RS
19 March, 2026

Staten Island Potholes Are Getting Worse

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | news

Residents across Staten Island are dealing with a growing headache as Staten Island potholes continue to worsen. City officials warn that without additional resources and funding, many streets could remain...

Lucille RS
04 March, 2026

Judge Upholds NYC Congestion Pricing, Critics Still Voice Concerns

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A recent court ruling has upheld the implementation of NYC congestion pricing, allowing the policy to move forward despite ongoing opposition from critics who argue it could increase costs for...

Lucille RS
27 February, 2026

$25 Vehicle Registration Fee Proposal Divides NY Lawmakers

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A proposal to impose a $25 vehicle registration fee on drivers outside the New York City metro region has ignited debate in Albany over transit funding, regional equity, and transportation...

Lucille RS
27 February, 2026

Energy Bills Could Jump $4,000 Under NY Climate Law, State Memo Warns

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

Energy bills could jump by as much as $4,000 per year under New York’s climate mandates, according to a new state analysis that is intensifying debate over affordability, environmental goals,...

Lucille RS
26 February, 2026

Federal Proposal to Ban Undocumented Immigrants From Public Housing

Features | Homeowner News | Judicial

A federal proposal to ban undocumented immigrants from accessing public housing has intensified national debate over immigration policy and federal control of housing assistance programs. The measure would tighten eligibility...

Lucille RS
25 February, 2026

Queens Housing Appeals Ballot Ignites Power Battle

Features | Homeowner News | Judicial

The Queens housing appeals ballot proposal has emerged as a key flashpoint in local housing politics, drawing attention to how development approvals are reviewed and who ultimately holds power over...

Lucille RS
18 February, 2026

Property Tax Strategy Sparks Political Backlash Across NYC Neighborhoods

Governor | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Critics warn that City Hall’s approach to closing the budget gap could raise housing costs in working-class communities before state negotiations are resolved. A recent Op-ed published on EastNewYork.com by...

Lucille RS
16 February, 2026

NY Traffic Violations Now Carry More Points, Fines

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

Drivers across New York State should take note: NY traffic violations now come with higher points and steeper penalties under the updated DMV point system. The New York Department of...

Lucille RS
13 February, 2026

NYC Speed Limit Battle: Why City Leaders Are Failing Street Safety

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | Mayor

New Yorkers hear a lot of political noise every week but the NYC Speed Limit Battle isn’t just another headline. This fight over lowering speed limits cuts to the heart...

Lucille RS
03 February, 2026

Mayor Mamdani Responds as 16 Die in NYC Deep Freeze

Homeowner News | Mayor | news

New York City has recorded 16 deaths due to the freezing temperatures, with at least 12 people found dead outdoors during a severe cold snap and snowstorm that hit the...

Bill Harris
29 January, 2026

Housing Bill Stalled as Mamdani, City Council Clash

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

A key NYC housing bill backed by Mayor Mamdani stalls after a veto, exposing divisions in the City Council over affordable housing policy. A major housing bill backed by Mayor...

Lucille RS
29 January, 2026

NYC’s Gateway Tunnel Delay Looms: What Commuters Need to Know

Features | Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics

New York City commuters may soon face delays and disruption as NYC’s Gateway Tunnel project risks a temporary shutdown. Officials warn that unless federal funding is restored, construction on this...

Bill Harris
28 January, 2026

Mamdani’s Homeless Policy Sparks Controversy Across NYC

ENY Housing | Homeowner News

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s recent decision to end routine sweeps of homeless encampments has sparked debate across New York City. Known for its streetside tents and visible homelessness, the city is...

Lucille RS
27 January, 2026

Snowmobiles in Staten Island Park? City Official Says No

Homeowner News | Local NYC Politics | news

Snowmobiles in Staten Island? A viral social media post had Staten Island residents asking the same question this week: Are snowmobiles really being allowed inside a local park? The short...

Lucille RS
26 January, 2026

Zohran Mamdani’s Policies Spark Debate Over NYC’s Economic Future

BD Money | Homeowner News | Judicial

New York City has never been shy about political arguments. From rent control to transit funding, big ideas tend to spark big reactions. Now, just weeks into Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s...

Lucille RS
23 January, 2026

Why New York Just Locked In Nuclear Subsidies Until 2049

Features | Homeowner News

New York has made a long-term energy decision that will shape the state’s power grid for decades. State regulators have approved an extension of nuclear subsidies that will keep New...

Lucille RS
20 January, 2026

NYC Health Insurance Crisis: More Residents Go Without ACA

Health Care | Homeowner News

Rising premiums are pushing more New Yorkers to drop ACA (Affordable Care Act) coverage. Here’s what’s driving the NYC health insurance crisis, who’s affected, and what residents can do now. ...

Lucille RS
19 January, 2026

Hochul’s NYC Transit Plan: Game-Changer or Empty Promise?

Features | Governor

Governor Kathy Hochul recently unveiled her latest NYC Transit Plan, promising a bold vision to reshape the city’s subway and commuter rail system. With millions of New Yorkers relying on...

Lucille RS
19 January, 2026

Judge Defies City Hall, OKs Sale of 5,100 Rent-Stabilized Homes!

Homeowner News | Judicial | Local NYC Politics

A federal judge defies City Hall, approving the sale of 5,100 NYC rent-stabilized apartments despite tenant and mayoral objections. A federal bankruptcy judge has defied City Hall, approving the sale...

Lucille RS
05 January, 2026

Mamdani Appoints Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency

Affordable Housing

Mamdani Names Dina Levy to Lead NYC’s Housing Agency Amid Housing Crunch! Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making his mark on day one of office. He just appointed Dina Levy, a...