Housing

Inquiring Photographer: Thoughts on Socialism

By DAVID GREENE
This week, following the recent win in the Democratic mayoral primary of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), a Democratic Socialist, we asked readers for their opinions on socialism. The Merriam Webster definition of socialism is any of various egalitarian economic and political theories or movements advocating collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods.

HPD Enhances Housing Connect System to Allow Applicants to Choose Preferred Unit Size

By SÍLE MOLONEY
NYC Department of Housing, Preservation & Development (HPD)’s Housing Connect platform has rolled out a new application update allowing applicants to indicate their preferred unit sizes directly under their profile. HPD officials said the change helps ensure callbacks are better aligned with New Yorkers’ household needs.

UPDATE Elections 2025: Rivera Canvasses in Bedford Park for Mamdani & Hosts “No Cuomo” Rally in Fordham

By DAVID GREENE, MIRIAM QUINONES & SÍLE MOLONEY
State Sen. Gustavo Rivera (S.D. 33) joined local supporters of mayoral candidate and, according to some recent polls, the frontrunner in the Democratic mayoral race, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (A.D. 36), on Mosholu Parkway in Bedford Park on Sunday, June 22, to canvass for his number one mayoral pick, before later heading to Fordham for a separate “No Cuomo” rally. The latter was organized to oppose Democratic mayoral candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 

Mayor Visits Site of 5-Alarm Fire in Fordham Manor in which 15 Were Injured, Highlights E-Bike Safety

By SÍLE MOLONEY
After a 5-alarm fire ripped through a two-family wooden home located at 2462 Devoe Terrace in Fordham Manor on Sunday evening, June 22, injuring 15 people, including FDNY and EMS personnel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Fire Commissioner Ben Tucker, Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Kaz Daughtry and other FDNY officials gathered for a press conference on Monday afternoon, June 23, outside the ruins of the building to give a further update on the blaze and on the investigation into its cause.