David Brand is the editor of the Queens Daily Eagle.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. holds on to key swing district in NJ, blocking Democrats’ house hopes
Wednesday, November 06, 2024
The race was considered the closest contest in New Jersey, and one of a handful of swing districts in the New York City suburbs that could determine control of the House.
NYC cracked down on illegal weed bodegas, left behind hundreds of shuttered storefronts
Monday, September 30, 2024
A candy-colored “Exotic Clouds” sign that once beckoned customers into a smoke shop at Stanton and Ludlow streets now hangs over a darkened storefront with windows covered in graffiti...
A Housing Dispute in Windsor Terrace
Monday, September 16, 2024
David Brand shares his reporting on the plan to build two 13-story towers in Windsor Terrace, the dispute surrounding the proposal, and its implications for the City of Yes housing plan.
Why NYC Evictions and Car Bootings Are Up
Thursday, August 29, 2024
What's behind the uptick and his recent reporting on how city marshals, who are private contractors appointed by the Mayor, are profiting off of the surge.
LeFrak City has the most evictions in NYC. The landlord is suing to speed up the process.
Friday, August 16, 2024
The 20-building LeFrak City housing complex in Corona is home to thousands of working-class and middle-income tenants, offering access to a swimming pool and park inside a secure camp...
NYC's massive Link5G towers aren't actually providing 5G (yet)
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Almost all of the towers stand empty, CityBridge officials say, leaving residents without the promised high-speed 5G internet access.
NYC board votes to hike rents by 2.75% for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
The move by the city’s Rent Guidelines Board drew quick condemnation from tenants and their advocates as well as landlords.
Could Broker Fees Be on the Way Out for Renters?
Thursday, June 13, 2024
New York City Councilmember Chi Ossé is pushing legislation that would change how broker fees work, largely eliminating the cost for renters.
Meet Crown Heights’ secret weapon in NYC’s war on rats
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Luna, a 7-year-old rescue dog, earned commendations for her efforts to fight Brooklyn’s rat problems.
New York City considers buy outs of flood-prone homes in Queens
Friday, May 24, 2024
The city’s Department of Environmental Protection is discussing a plan to buy properties hit hard by deadly “cloudburst” flooding.
64 office buildings in NYC could become new housing
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
The city's planning department says seven office conversion projects are underway or recently completed.
Housing News Roundup
Thursday, May 02, 2024
David Brand on recent housing news - a landlord facing "house arrest" and the preliminary rent-regulated apartment increases.
Here's how quickly a New Yorker can come to the brink of homelessness
Monday, April 29, 2024
Over a third of New York City tenants with disabilities pay at least half their income on rent, according to city housing data.
Housing Roundup: State Budget, Property Taxes, 'Squatters'
Thursday, April 04, 2024
David Brand rounds up recent housing news, including the NYS budget deal, NYC property taxes in court, and whether squatters are a growing issue.
Want to own your NYC apartment? This nonprofit is helping renters buy their units.
Monday, March 18, 2024
The East New York Community Land Trust just bought its first apartment building and says the deal shows how NYC can preserve safe, affordable housing.
NYC Mayor Adams reaches settlement in fight to roll back right to shelter
Friday, March 15, 2024
Homeless advocates and their lawyers met with the city officials in state Supreme Court on Friday.
New York City Housing Roundup
Monday, February 26, 2024
The latest New York City housing news, including why NYC Council is joining a lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams over housing vouchers.
Who runs New York? This guy. And a few others walked it, too.
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Jason Girouard spent last year jogging every street in Manhattan, drawing inspiration from a small group of like-minded urban explorers who came before him.
NYC Council speaker threatens to sue Mayor Adams to implement housing aid laws.
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Mayor Adams is at odds with THE City Council over the future of a housing assistance program that helps pay the rent for tenants leaving homeless shelters.
Bronx DA investigating building collapse that has left dozens homeless
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
A spokesperson for District Attorney Darcel Clark said her investigations division is working with the city’s fire and buildings departments.
