@cps24.bsky.social
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STOOP RANTS: EPISODE 1
April 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
STOOP RANTS: EPISODE 1
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BREAKING: Trump admin says it mistakenly deported a Maryland father who had *withholding of removal* back to El Salvador on March 15. Govt told court Monday it won't bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back. "What.The.Fuck..." one govt attorney told me. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... @theatlantic.com
An ‘Administrative Error’ Sends a Maryland Father to a Salvadoran Prison
The Trump administration says it mistakenly deported an immigrant with protected status but that courts are powerless to order his return.
www.theatlantic.com
April 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
BREAKING: Trump admin says it mistakenly deported a Maryland father who had *withholding of removal* back to El Salvador on March 15. Govt told court Monday it won't bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back. "What.The.Fuck..." one govt attorney told me. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc... @theatlantic.com
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Today, @council.nyc.gov is approving the Arrow Linen rezoning, bringing over 250 new homes to Windsor Terrace!
Thread on today’s rally, listen to
@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social kick it off! 🧵
Thread on today’s rally, listen to
@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social kick it off! 🧵
February 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today, @council.nyc.gov is approving the Arrow Linen rezoning, bringing over 250 new homes to Windsor Terrace!
Thread on today’s rally, listen to
@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social kick it off! 🧵
Thread on today’s rally, listen to
@cmshahanahanif.bsky.social kick it off! 🧵
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Today our Executive Director
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
February 27, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Today our Executive Director
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
@annemariegray.bsky.social testified in Albany:
"The proposals in the executive budget do not match the urgency of this moment. According to the State Comptroller, New York ranks among the most unaffordable states in the country." 🧵 1/11
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the most surprising and disappointing aspect of becoming a global health philanthropist is the existence of an opposition team
February 27, 2025 at 4:42 AM
the most surprising and disappointing aspect of becoming a global health philanthropist is the existence of an opposition team
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Our Executive Director
@annemariegray.bsky.social
appeared on two podcasts out today—links below!
On @volts.wtf, she discussed zoning reform alongside @cityjane.bsky.social
www.volts.wtf/p/what-yimby...
@annemariegray.bsky.social
appeared on two podcasts out today—links below!
On @volts.wtf, she discussed zoning reform alongside @cityjane.bsky.social
www.volts.wtf/p/what-yimby...
What YIMBYs are learning from their victories across the country
Breakthrough housing reforms in NYC and Austin offer a playbook for YIMBY success across America.
www.volts.wtf
February 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Our Executive Director
@annemariegray.bsky.social
appeared on two podcasts out today—links below!
On @volts.wtf, she discussed zoning reform alongside @cityjane.bsky.social
www.volts.wtf/p/what-yimby...
@annemariegray.bsky.social
appeared on two podcasts out today—links below!
On @volts.wtf, she discussed zoning reform alongside @cityjane.bsky.social
www.volts.wtf/p/what-yimby...
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New from the fantastic @sarabronin.bsky.social : “New York’s proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act offers a practical solution to two pressing challenges: preserving historic houses of worship and addressing the state’s severe housing crisis.”
citylimits.org/2025/02/14/o...
citylimits.org/2025/02/14/o...
Opinion: Preserving Faith, Building Homes
"New York’s proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act offers a practical solution to two pressing challenges: preserving historic houses of worship and addressing the state’s severe housing crisis."
citylimits.org
February 14, 2025 at 7:52 PM
New from the fantastic @sarabronin.bsky.social : “New York’s proposed Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act offers a practical solution to two pressing challenges: preserving historic houses of worship and addressing the state’s severe housing crisis.”
citylimits.org/2025/02/14/o...
citylimits.org/2025/02/14/o...
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NEW POLL: 74% of New Yorkers support the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act.
A Global Strategy Group poll of 600 likely voters also found 78% support in NYC, and 77% on Long Island.
A Global Strategy Group poll of 600 likely voters also found 78% support in NYC, and 77% on Long Island.
February 13, 2025 at 10:13 PM
NEW POLL: 74% of New Yorkers support the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act.
A Global Strategy Group poll of 600 likely voters also found 78% support in NYC, and 77% on Long Island.
A Global Strategy Group poll of 600 likely voters also found 78% support in NYC, and 77% on Long Island.
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Today, housing prevailed in one of Brooklyn's richest neighborhoods.
Despite years of NIMBY opposition, the @council.nyc.gov land use committee voted to advance the Arrow Linen proposal bringing 250 new homes, incl. 100 income-restricted, to Windsor Terrace.
Despite years of NIMBY opposition, the @council.nyc.gov land use committee voted to advance the Arrow Linen proposal bringing 250 new homes, incl. 100 income-restricted, to Windsor Terrace.
February 12, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Today, housing prevailed in one of Brooklyn's richest neighborhoods.
Despite years of NIMBY opposition, the @council.nyc.gov land use committee voted to advance the Arrow Linen proposal bringing 250 new homes, incl. 100 income-restricted, to Windsor Terrace.
Despite years of NIMBY opposition, the @council.nyc.gov land use committee voted to advance the Arrow Linen proposal bringing 250 new homes, incl. 100 income-restricted, to Windsor Terrace.
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New video for the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act!
New York needs faith housing. This will unlock over 60,000 homes across NYS over the next decade, and enable faith organizations to further serve their communities.
New York needs faith housing. This will unlock over 60,000 homes across NYS over the next decade, and enable faith organizations to further serve their communities.
February 6, 2025 at 7:42 PM
New video for the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act!
New York needs faith housing. This will unlock over 60,000 homes across NYS over the next decade, and enable faith organizations to further serve their communities.
New York needs faith housing. This will unlock over 60,000 homes across NYS over the next decade, and enable faith organizations to further serve their communities.
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Today, we’re excited to announce A Charter for Housing Equity: Five Reforms for a Fairer and More Affordable NYC.
Announced today in Politico, these 5 reforms should be explored by both Charter Revision Commissions now underway. 🧵
Announced today in Politico, these 5 reforms should be explored by both Charter Revision Commissions now underway. 🧵
February 10, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Today, we’re excited to announce A Charter for Housing Equity: Five Reforms for a Fairer and More Affordable NYC.
Announced today in Politico, these 5 reforms should be explored by both Charter Revision Commissions now underway. 🧵
Announced today in Politico, these 5 reforms should be explored by both Charter Revision Commissions now underway. 🧵
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Rubio claims that @USAID lifesaving assistance for health and humanitarian needs will continue. But his team just communicated that the entire agency will be imminently reduced from 14,000 to 294 people. Just 12 in Africa.
February 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Rubio claims that @USAID lifesaving assistance for health and humanitarian needs will continue. But his team just communicated that the entire agency will be imminently reduced from 14,000 to 294 people. Just 12 in Africa.
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Today, we rallied for the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act alongside hundreds of advocates, faith leaders, and community leaders.
This will enable tens of thousands of new homes across New York State. Thank you to everyone who stood up for faith housing!
This will enable tens of thousands of new homes across New York State. Thank you to everyone who stood up for faith housing!
February 4, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Today, we rallied for the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act alongside hundreds of advocates, faith leaders, and community leaders.
This will enable tens of thousands of new homes across New York State. Thank you to everyone who stood up for faith housing!
This will enable tens of thousands of new homes across New York State. Thank you to everyone who stood up for faith housing!
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At today’s Housing Advocacy Day in Albany, join us on the Million Dollar Staircase at noon to rally for faith housing! @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social
February 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
At today’s Housing Advocacy Day in Albany, join us on the Million Dollar Staircase at noon to rally for faith housing! @nyfaithhousing.bsky.social
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Today’s the day! At noon, join faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates at the NY State Capitol to support the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct! This legislation would create 60,000 new homes for NY families. Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org
February 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Today’s the day! At noon, join faith leaders, elected officials, and advocates at the NY State Capitol to support the #FaithBasedAffordableHousingAct! This legislation would create 60,000 new homes for NY families. Learn more: nyfaithhousing.org
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Politico calls it "Hochul's Housing Pivot" (the pivot is to not tackling our housing crisis)
January 29, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Politico calls it "Hochul's Housing Pivot" (the pivot is to not tackling our housing crisis)
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TRDNY: Why won't the Governor let religious institutions build housing on their own land?
"The bill to let churches, synagogues and mosques build mixed-income housing — with size limitations, and only on land they own as of the bill’s passage — should be low-hanging fruit."
"The bill to let churches, synagogues and mosques build mixed-income housing — with size limitations, and only on land they own as of the bill’s passage — should be low-hanging fruit."
January 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
TRDNY: Why won't the Governor let religious institutions build housing on their own land?
"The bill to let churches, synagogues and mosques build mixed-income housing — with size limitations, and only on land they own as of the bill’s passage — should be low-hanging fruit."
"The bill to let churches, synagogues and mosques build mixed-income housing — with size limitations, and only on land they own as of the bill’s passage — should be low-hanging fruit."
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"The bill is needed because many religious institutions own land that is not zoned for housing, and getting it rezoned is often difficult or impossible."
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
Churches lose as Hochul meets pro-housing group halfway
New York’s governor released a housing agenda without bold action on zoning or letting religious institutions build on their own land.
therealdeal.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"The bill is needed because many religious institutions own land that is not zoned for housing, and getting it rezoned is often difficult or impossible."
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
Read more: therealdeal.com/new-york/202...
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For too long, NY government has been sclerotic, scandal-plagued, and systemically broken. It’s time to return power to the people — and make government more ethical, efficient, and effective. This is an indictment of the status quo. I hope you’ll take a look:
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
Opinion: An indictment of the sad state of New York government
The former U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York makes the case for real government reforms.
www.cityandstateny.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:07 PM
For too long, NY government has been sclerotic, scandal-plagued, and systemically broken. It’s time to return power to the people — and make government more ethical, efficient, and effective. This is an indictment of the status quo. I hope you’ll take a look:
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...
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Open New York's full statement on the 2025 State of the State:
January 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Open New York's full statement on the 2025 State of the State:
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Introducing Open New York's Top 3 for '25: Three ready-to-go bills to address our state’s housing crisis!
Faith-based housing, a revolving loan fund, and an overdue fix to our environmental review process are all ready for the State Legislature and Governor to act. 🧵
Faith-based housing, a revolving loan fund, and an overdue fix to our environmental review process are all ready for the State Legislature and Governor to act. 🧵
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Introducing Open New York's Top 3 for '25: Three ready-to-go bills to address our state’s housing crisis!
Faith-based housing, a revolving loan fund, and an overdue fix to our environmental review process are all ready for the State Legislature and Governor to act. 🧵
Faith-based housing, a revolving loan fund, and an overdue fix to our environmental review process are all ready for the State Legislature and Governor to act. 🧵
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And if you want to see these bills pass, get involved with Open New York!
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
Open New York Education Fund - Become a Member
Housing and land-use is political. By becoming a dues-paying member of Open New York, you can support our advocacy and ensure you are kept up-to-date on all member actions. You also get access...
onyeducation.org
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
And if you want to see these bills pass, get involved with Open New York!
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
We'll be going up to Albany, sending thousands of postcards in support, and contacting our legislators.
onyeducation.org/membership/
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3. New York’s cumbersome review requirements allow NIMBY lawsuits to delay housing projects for years.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
3. New York’s cumbersome review requirements allow NIMBY lawsuits to delay housing projects for years.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
By modernizing our rules (building on NYC’s Green Fast Track), we can make infill housing easier to build—and keep critical projects out of legal limbo.
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2. In far too many parts of the state, banks will not provide the financing that is needed to create thriving, mixed-income developments.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
2. In far too many parts of the state, banks will not provide the financing that is needed to create thriving, mixed-income developments.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
With a relatively small amount of money, a revolving loan fund can spur the construction of thousands of apartments each year.
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1. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would empower religious organizations to create affordable and mixed-income housing on underutilized land that they already own.
January 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
1. The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would empower religious organizations to create affordable and mixed-income housing on underutilized land that they already own.