FEMA says it’s halting payments for migrant housing in New York after Musk blasts money for hotels
The acting head of the federal agency responsible for responding to disasters says he’s suspending payments sent to New York City to house migrants and that staff who made them will be held accountable.
Four FEMA employees fired over 'egregious payments' for NYC migrant housing
Four employees with the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency have been fired after they allegedly circumvented agency leadership and made "egregious payments" for migrant housing in New York City.
FEMA Employees Fired for Giving Money to Hotel Housing Migrants
Homeland Security said four FEMA employees were terminated for payments to reimburse New York City for hotel costs for migrants.
FEMA Fires Four After Alleged Payments to New York City Hotels for Migrants
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency fired its chief financial officer and three other employees, accusing them of making "egregious payments" for New York City hotels used for migrants, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement on Tuesday.
FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' NYC hotels
After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in what he called “luxury hotels” housing in New York City, the Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday four FEMA offic
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Tenant groups push for stronger housing protections in New York budget
Nearly 70 tenant and community groups across New York State are calling on state lawmakers to pass the Tenant Opportunity to ...
$87M affordable housing project breaks ground in the Bronx
Representatives from the partnership between the State, City, and private developers broke ground for an $87 million development in the Williamsbridge section of the Bronx. The development will ...
California’s wildfire response offers lesson for NYC’s housing crisis
California should apply the same urgency of its response to wildfires to creating a resilient and affordable housing market.
Housing Unaffordability Is A Policy Choice Not A Technology Problem
Policy mistakes not technology are driving current housing affordability problems that harm families and make it harder for ...
Construction begins this summer on 90-unit housing for Western New York veterans
Construction crews will soon be working on the Tunnel to Towers Veterans Village project on Harlem Road. It’s an effort to ...
The Daily Dirt: Framing New York City’s housing crisis
Residential: The priciest residential sale Friday was $8.5 million for a penthouse at 219 East 44th Street. The Midtown East unit is 4,300 square feet and new construction. Douglas Elliman’s Wendy Lee ...
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New York Lawmakers Should Adopt This Plan to Truly Spur Affordable Housing
This State of Yes Housing for All initiative is a step toward ensuring that every community has access to high-quality, affordable homes.
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Advocates push legislation to fix New York’s housing crisis
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The New York State Capitol saw a busy day as advocates pushed legislation targeting the housing crisis. Between the State Senate, activists, and faith groups ...
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NYC’s Affordable Housing Lottery Leaves Units Vacant for Months, Report Says
Re-rental units, or apartments that become available after an initial lottery, can sit vacant for months, according to the ...