HOUSING

Aug 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrity Powerhouses Unite to Save Elizabeth Street Garden: A Tale of Affordable Housing and Greenspace

In a remarkable display of solidarity, renowned celebrities Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, and Patti Smith have joined forces with New Yorkers to prevent the transformation of the Elizabeth Street Garden, a charming oasis tucked away near Little Italy, into affordable housing. The trio penned lett

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Aug 27 2024POLITICS

A Tale of Two Chinatown Residents: A Landlord and a Homeless Man Clash in a Striking Encounter

Amidst the vibrant and culturally-rich neighborhood of Chinatown, a dramatic confrontation between two of its residents has left the community in shock. Brian Chin, a 32-year-old landlord, is no stranger to speaking out about crime in the area. However, he found himself at the heart of a violent in

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Aug 27 2024TECHNOLOGY

RealPage's Rent Pricing Software: A Digital Predator?

In the post-pandemic world, renters have witnessed a sharp increase in their monthly payments, leaving many to wonder why, especially when construction is booming in North Texas. Population growth may be a factor, but the Department of Justice has raised concerns about a Richardson-based real estate

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

The Vice Presidential Candidates' Stances on Housing, Child Tax Credit, and Student Loans: What You Need to Know

Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance have both addressed key economic issues such as affordable housing, child tax credit, and student loans in the 2023 presidential race, but their approaches differ significa

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Aug 27 2024FINANCE

Housing Crisis in the Bay Area: Will the $20 Billion Bond be Scrapped?

The Bay Area Housing Finance Authority (BAHFA) is considering pulling the $20 billion regional housing bond from the November ballot due to dwindling voter support for new taxes. This decision comes at the last minute, as per California elections code, Wednesday is the final day for BAHFA to withdr

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