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City Hall Digs In Against Rental Voucher Expansion

Mayor Eric Adams argued in new court filings that his administration has special authority as an “arm of the state” part of an ongoing lawsuit filed in February over City Hall's refusal to implement a suite of laws to expand access to city-funded rental vouchers.

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Readers sound off on enforcing housing policy, a trans icon s funeral and a Santos suit

Readers sound off on enforcing housing policy, a trans icon s funeral and a Santos suit
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Mayor Adams Sued For Not Complying With Housing Laws

The Legal Aid Society, which defends low-income residents in legal matters, said the city is not enforcing laws that would make it easier for people to get housing vouchers.

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Legal Aid Launches Unit Dedicated to Representing NYCHA Tenants

The team, which will have two attorneys and three paralegals, plans to provide legal support for public housing matters, including for tenants who have already converted or are in the process of converting to new funding models.

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Legal Aid Society Urges Housing Residents to Participate in NYCHA Trust Vote

Nostrand Houses is the first development to vote on whether it will join the NYCHA Public Housing Preservation Trust or not.

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