Just one of many reasons why it’s time for a new Mayor of NYC.

Three Columbia students sued the school in housing court saying they were illegally locked out of their dorms after being arrested or issued a citation at pro-Palestine protests Story by Ramsey Khalifeh رمزي خليفة 🇱🇧 for Gothamist-WNYC 🎙 gothamist.com/news/columbia-…

Google's new HQ in the West Village opened with just a fraction of the nearby affordable housing promised by politicians. thecity.nyc/2024/05/14/goo…

Daily reminder that lines are back at housing court, and they’ve been back. This morning in Brooklyn:

Amid a steep rise in people living in shelter, few are exiting the system, and even fewer are finding housing, a City Limits analysis of public data shows. Exit Unknown: Where Do People Go After Leaving NYC Homeless Shelters? bit.ly/3yj2nrD

A $500/month rent increase, a $1,300 increase, a $2,000 hike, a notice that the landlord isn't renewing your lease this month Is that stuff allowed? Tenants reached out to share their experiences with NY's new Good Cause law. Here's what they're facing: gothamist.com/news/is-that-r…

NEW City Limits: Office of New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is launching an investigation into how Mobilization for Justice is functioning in housing court while MFJ Union has been out on strike Seeks to understand how mgmt's "failure to reach a resolution" is impacting Right to Counsel citylimits.org/2024/05/15/com…

.Governor Kathy Hochul passed a loophole-ridden #GoodCause that leaves out countless tenants and leaves tenants confused about their coverage. Now tenants and our allies are stepping up to make sure renters know their new rights and are ready to enforce them. gothamist.com/news/is-that-r…

Civil legal aid preserves housing, jobs, healthcare, food security and other critical needs. Let your rep know we need to #ProtectIOLA & to #SupportS9130. actionnetwork.org/letters/protec…

We're so excited to endorse two local candidates for upcoming elections ⬇️ Salka is one of Citizen Action's very own organizers in the Southern Tier, committed to housing justice and equity for Black + Brown students❣️ Vote Salka for Binghamton's School Board election, May 21st!

☀️ We're ramping up for summer, NYC! ☀️ Today, we're announcing our seasonal newsletter, Summer & THE CITY, a guide to help you enjoy — and survive — the hottest months in the five boroughs. Sign up before katie honan sends her first dispatch: thecity.nyc/summer-the-cit…

Every mayor needs a signature question For Ed Koch, it was 'How'm I doing?' For Eric Adams, it's 'Can you swim?'

🎓 Unlock NYC Celebrates Graduation: 🥳 Cohort 5 Leaders Shine! - mailchi.mp/dca788f7fdf7/s…

🌟 Cohort 5, you've embodied the values of Unlock NYC – empowerment, resilience, and community. Here's to creating a more equitable NYC for all! 🎓 #WeUnlockNYC #LeadershipCollective #Graduates

We must make climate a city budget priority. I’m proud to join Climate Works for All to fight for green schools, clean, energy, and union jobs. ✅ Restore cuts to key agencies ✅ Dedicate $600 million for green schools ✅ Funding for more staff to decarbonize buildings

Early into our strike Brad Lander showed up to our picket line to show support. 12 weeks (!) later he came back to announce a probe into Mobilization for Justice's contractual performance as management has unnecessarily prolonged this fight for months. We appreciate his support. We will win!

Landlords didn’t follow the lead paint laws for decades. And Albany just gave them a big payout through IAIs. Yes, they REWARDED their law-breaking.

Thank you Council Member Yusef Salaam for standing with our Tenant Association

NIMBYs attack housing plan tied to new Metro-North stations in the Bronx buff.ly/3K1fDnp

How can I be a part of solutions and not problems plaguing our country right now? The toxic inhumanity? I’m now officially off twitter. #goodbyeX