public housing

A Dream Deferred: Politics and Promises (Episode 4)

July 8, 2019 | Episode

Politicians at the local, state, and federal level have made promises to the NYCHA community, but what is actually being done? This episode of “A Dream Deferred” follows the politics of NYCHA and the response from residents seeking improved conditions.

Former Jail Site Transformed Into Affordable Housing

May 14, 2018 | Clip

Once notorious, the site of the now shuttered Spofford Juvenile Detention Center in Hunts Point will become “Home Sweet Home” to some New Yorkers and a whole lot more to others. New York City Deputy Mayor Alicia Glen joins us…

NYCHA Poses Health Concerns

April 18, 2018 | Clip

No heat, rodent infestations, deadly mold and lead poisoning are a part of everyday life for some who live in NYCHA public housing. What are the health effects of living in one of these apartments? We’re taking a look.

When Disaster Strikes, How Do We Communicate?

April 5, 2018 | Episode

In 2012, Superstorm Sandy tore through the Red Hook Houses, the largest public housing development in Brooklyn. Many residents went without power and clean water for almost a month. Local leaders stepped up to the plate, taking emergency preparedness into…