Day: May 14, 2025
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NYC Council Scrutinizes FY2026 Housing Budget Amid Urgent Calls for Affordable Housing and NYCHA Investment
The Committees on Housing and Buildings and Public Housing held their respective FY26 Executive Budget hearings today, receiving testimony from NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (HPD), New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), and members of the public about the housing needs of New Yorkers. Summary:On May 14, 2025, the New York City Council’s Committees on…
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Mayor Eric Adams Launches NYC’s First Office to Combat Antisemitism Amid Rising Hate Crimes
In response to a significant increase in antisemitic incidents—accounting for 62% of all hate crimes in early 2025—Mayor Eric Adams has established the Mayor’s Office to Combat Antisemitism, marking the first such dedicated office in a major U.S. city. Led by Moshe Davis, the office aims to monitor legal cases, advise on policy, and ensure…