How to Make New York City More Affordable: 40 Big Ideas

Eliza Shapiro - NYTimes • January 16, 2025
By MICHAEL GECAN January 21, 2025
In times of political uncertainty, it's essential to stay engaged without succumbing to fear. This article explores strategies for effective organizing, including focusing on local political action, building strategic alliances, and resisting the urge to demonize opponents. It also highlights the growing influence of cryptocurrency in politics and the urgent need for smart, proactive resistance against its potential financial dangers.
By DAVID K. BRAWLEY, JOSEPH DANIELS, LIONEL EDMONDS and MICHAEL GECAN December 4, 2024
How the Federal Home Loan Bank system, originally designed to support housing and community development, has shifted into a self-serving entity—distributing billions in dividends while contributing only a fraction to affordable housing.
By Will Spisak and Rev. Carl Adair. July 16, 2024
Lots of people are talking about the state’s plan for 2,800 housing units at the Creedmoor site. Understandably, many life-long residents of the area fear that the project would change the character of the surrounding neighborhoods. Their parents or grandparents worked hard to buy homes in Glen Oaks Village or Hollis Hills: this new plan feels like a threat to their legacy.
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