Michael Higgins Jr

June 27, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Press About FUREE
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FUREE Chair Monica Underwood and T3 Organizer Karen Blondel appear on BRIC TV

In case you missed it, our own FUREE Steering Committee Chair Monica Underwood and colleague and community organizer Karen Blondel were recently invited onto BRIC TV's 112BK to talk about the recent news about public housing. Watch their segment in its…

June 18, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Community Discussions, Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement
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NYCHA Agrees to Pay $2.2 Billion over 10 Years in Consent Decree

A complaint published by the office of the Attorney General of Southern New York on NYCHA citing extreme health and safety violations and the mismanagement and lies that were used by NYCHA officials to cover it…

June 12, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Community Discussions, Gentrification, Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement
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Gowanus Rezoning Framework Released

Over the past 2 years, FUREE along with Fifth Avenue Committee, other community based organizations, businesses and local residents as part of the Gowanus Neighborhood Coalition for Justice (GNCJ) have engaged with the city on…

May 23, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Press About FUREE
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FUREE Leader Beverly Corbin Honored at FAC’s 40th Anniversary Gala

On May 22nd, FAC hosted its 40th Anniversary Benefit & Awards Reception at the Brooklyn Museum. As a part of the festivities, fellow honorees included: People’s Voice Award: Juan González, broadcast journalist, investigative reporter, and co-host…

$250 million for NYCHA in FY 2019 Budget

This past weekend, the New York state budget for fiscal year 2019 was passed by the state legislature and approved by Governor Cuomo. The announcement, made yesterday in East Harlem, can be watched here. In…

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FUREE Chair Monica Underwood and T3 Organizer Karen Blondel appear on BRIC TV

NYCHA Agrees to Pay $2.2 Billion over 10 Years in Consent Decree

Gowanus Rezoning Framework Released

FUREE Leader Beverly Corbin Honored at FAC’s 40th Anniversary Gala

$250 million for NYCHA in FY 2019 Budget