New state budget brings some wins for the South Bronx
The state’s new budget includes some good news for South Bronx residents — more money for rental assistance, a boost in the minimum wage, and one free bus route in…
Many Bronx residents still waiting for rental aid as state assistance program runs out of money
Mott Haven resident Juan Cano applied to the state’s Emergency Rental Assistance Program soon after it opened up in June. He was falling behind on rent, and to save money,…
Rental assistance program stifled by technical difficulties, landlords
Some Bronx housing advocates are worried that the city program designed to help protect low-income residents from being evicted is not nearly tough enough to protect those most in need…