Michael Higgins Jr

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…

March 12, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Community Discussions, FUREE Media, Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement, Political Empowerment, Rallies and Actions
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FUREE Demands New York State Step Up For NYCHA Residents

Over the past few months, residents of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) have seen a multitude of the inadequacies of the housing authority become public; from severe announced budget cuts from the federal…

February 12, 2018
Michael Higgins Jr
Housing Justice and Anti-Displacement, Press About FUREE
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A Heating Crisis in NYCHA

BROOKLYN BOROUGH PRESIDENT ERIC ADAMS HOLDS PRESS CONFERENCE AT GOWANUS HOUSES NYCHA RESIDENTS SPEAK OUT ON HEAT ISSUES PLAGUING NYCHA On Monday, February 5th, residents of Gowanus Houses as well as members of FUREE and the Gowanus…

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Gowanus Rezoning Framework Released

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

$250 million for NYCHA in FY 2019 Budget

FUREE Demands New York State Step Up For NYCHA Residents

A Heating Crisis in NYCHA