Michael Higgins Jr

August 2, 2019
Michael Higgins Jr
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After Blackouts and Flooding Community Organizers Renew Call for Gowanus Environmental Special District to Invest in Equitable and Resilient Infrastructure

For Immediate Release: July 25, 2019 Gowanus, Brooklyn, New York: Three days of extreme weather causing blackouts and flooding in Gowanus and surrounding communities has highlighted the urgent need for investment in infrastructure to defend…

May 28, 2019
Michael Higgins Jr
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GNCJ Comment Summary on the Draft Scope of Work for the Proposed Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning

Introduction The Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice is a racially and socioeconomically diverse coalition made up of groups focused on equity, inclusion, economic and environmental sustainability and justice. Our members include public housing residents, seniors,…

March 11, 2019
Michael Higgins Jr
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NYCHA RESIDENTS AND ADVOCATES DEMAND $2 BILLION IN FY 2020 NEW YORK STATE BUDGET

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Michael Higgins Jr. March 11, 2019 Michael@furee.org Albany, NY - NYCHA resident leaders and member organization of the NYCHA Land & Healthy Homes Coalition from across the city are converging at…

February 1, 2019
Michael Higgins Jr
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NYCHA Residents Cheer Decision on Monitor, Wait to Learn if They’ll Have a Real Voice

Reposted from City Limits here. A cheer went up Thursday morning in a packed conference room overlooking City Hall when NYCHA tenants, elected officials and advocates learned that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban…

December 13, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement, Public Housing Privitization
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A New Plan for Public Housing: NYCHA 2.0

Mayor de Blasio Announces Comprehensive Plan to Renovate NYCHA Apartments and Preserve Public Housing December 12, 2018 NYCHA 2.0 will resolve $24 billion in repairs, and improve health and safety conditions for all residents NEW…

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After Blackouts and Flooding Community Organizers Renew Call for Gowanus Environmental Special District to Invest in Equitable and Resilient Infrastructure

GNCJ Comment Summary on the Draft Scope of Work for the Proposed Gowanus Neighborhood Rezoning

NYCHA RESIDENTS AND ADVOCATES DEMAND $2 BILLION IN FY 2020 NEW YORK STATE BUDGET

NYCHA Residents Cheer Decision on Monitor, Wait to Learn if They’ll Have a Real Voice

A New Plan for Public Housing: NYCHA 2.0