José M. Serrano's posts related to Housing

Senator Serrano Joined Manhattan Borough President in a Letter to NYCHA Re: their Infill Plan

Posted by José M. Serrano on Monday, April 1st, 2013

Senator Serrano joined Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer in a letter to the New York Housing Authority (NYCHA) regarding their Infill Plan. Click below to read the full letter.

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Senator Serrano Joins Community Voices Heard in a walking-tour of George Washington Carver Houses

Posted by José M. Serrano on Wednesday, December 12th, 2012

Senator Serrano joined Community Voices Heard (CVH) in a walking-tour of George Washington Carver Houses. CVH is an organization of low-income people working together throughout New York City and State to improve the lives of families and communities. Following the walking tour, Serrano engaged in a Q&A with tenants of the Washington Carver Housing Development and CVH. CVH's agenda includes advocacy in the issues of public education, grassroots organizing, leadership development, training low-income people about their rights, political education, civic engagement, and direct-action issue campaigns. 

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Senator Serrano Joins Senator Espaillat and Colleagues to Expand Tenant Protections to Keep New Yorkers in their Homes

Posted by José M. Serrano on Thursday, February 24th, 2011

(New York, NY) – With rent regulation laws that protect over 1 million units of affordable housing in New York City and the surrounding counties (Westchester, Nassau, and Rockland) dangerously close to expiring, Senate Democrats were joined by City elected officials and advocates to call for the immediate extension and expansion of tenant protections. 

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Serrano Welcomes Displaced Bronx Residents Home

Posted by José M. Serrano on Monday, December 20th, 2010

Today Senator José M. Serrano, along with Community advocates and residents of the Highbridge section in the Bronx, welcomed back 26 displaced families that had been evacuated by city agencies from 1204 Shakespeare Avenue due to safety concerns.On Saturday, December 4th, city officials evacuated tenants after they found construction debris blocking a fire exit and two fire escapes were deemed unsafe for use. Families traveled to shelters and hotels around New York City, some as distant as Far Rockway, making it difficult for children to attend local schools, among other inconveniences.

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Senator Serrano on All Things New York (WWRL 1600)

Senator Serrano will discuss his advocacy for the inclusion of two Muslim holy days in the city’s public school holiday calendar, as well as affordable housing policy and other important issues affecting the 28th Senate District.

Serrano Comments on La Marqueta Plan

Posted by José M. Serrano on Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

 

Calls city plan “visionary” so long as it meets the needs of his constituents

Highlights need to incubate healthy and affordable food, immigrant entrepreneurs, and vibrant public space

August 12, 2009

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Roosevelt Island Accessibility Study

Posted by José M. Serrano on Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

A 2008-2009 Studio Project by Hunter College, Department of Urban Affairs and Planning

The Roosevelt Island Accessibility Study was a studio project conducted for 2008-2009 at the request of New York State Senator Jose Serrano’s office.

The report is available for download from the AccessRI page at  http://accessri.blogspot.com/.

If you have comments about the report or any aspects of the studio project, please feel free to write to:

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