Do you have enough pennies saved for a rainy day? A recent report from the non-profit Association for Neighborhood & Housing Development reveals that nearly 60% of New York City residents don’t have enough cash in the bank to cover…
Faced with some of the most expensive rental housing in the nation, some Bay Area residents are feeling priced out and are seeking low-cost alternatives. In Silicon Valley, a hub of computer and technology companies, some people are even turning…
Kira Deloach doesn't want to leave her apartment in Mandarin but feels she has to. VINCE KONG / WJCT On a Friday afternoon, Kira Deloach is walking into her apartment at Mandarin Trace. http://cpa.ds.npr.org/wjct/audio/2016/06/f0629_DREAM.mp3 “It’s kind of messy. ... I…
The deplorable conditions at the local low-income housing project Eureka Gardens captured national headlines when it came to light residents were living with dangerous mold, leaky gas pipes, and dilapidated stairs. But those conditions aren’t unique to that complex. Many…
We also delve into an epidemic impacting thousands of Americans across the Tri-State every year: eviction. Harvard University professor Matthew Desmond gives us a firsthand look at the harsh realities of living in a trailer park. The sociologist made one…
Tonight, we talk with the producer of Newsday's documentary, "The Last Trailer Park" that follows a Nassau family's struggle to avoid eviction. Then, Harvard University professor Matthew Desmond tells us about the harsh realities of living in a trailer park…
By Elizabeth Jenkins Imagine if 100 names stood between you and a place to live. Affordable housing is in short supply in Juneau. And for those looking for subsidized units, the wait can feel extremely long — especially when your…
“We have another 20,000 trying to get into public housing. Many of those are seniors, little kids — and the average wait time’s over 10 years,”