Press Releases
Read our latest press releases. Please send press inquiries to press@anhd.org.
June 30, 2023
Ultimately, Mayor Adams’ austerity budget means low-income, BIPOC, and immigrant New Yorkers will continue to bear the brunt of our inequitable and unsustainable housing, land use, and economic development policies.
May 11, 2023
ANHD has long called for a more equitable and intentional planning system in NYC. We’re therefore excited to stand with Speaker Adams, Council Member Salamanca, Council Member Sanchez, and the over 30 council member co-sponsors as they introduce legislation requiring the City to create Fair Housing plans on a regular basis.
May 2, 2023
The New York State government’s failure to invest in programs for housing instability during record homelessness, evictions, and rent increase is disappointing. However, Good Cause eviction protection and legalization of basement apartments can still be passed. $391M in Emergency Rental Assistance and $40M in foreclosure prevention are bright spots in the budget. ANHD thanks the Senate and Assembly for supporting Displacement Alert Project, which is critical in facing the housing crisis in 2023. ANHD will fight for BIPOC, low-income, and immigrant New Yorkers’ housing resources and protections.
April 25, 2023
ANHD commends Councilmember Gutiérrez, Councilmember Farias, and the many elected officials who stood together with us today for their commitment to advancing a proactive and comprehensive bill that champions planning for NYC’s industrial sector.
January 10, 2023
Today, Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State address announced a “Housing Compact” to create 800,000 housing units statewide over the next decade. While we applaud the Governor’s commitment to tackling New York’s growing housing crisis, her proposed luxury tax breaks and deregulation strategy is severely misguided.
December 8, 2022
ANHD is deeply concerned by Mayor Adams’ Get Stuff Built housing plan announced today. Disappointingly, the Mayor stepped back from one of the key achievements of his April Housing & Homelessness Blueprint - to not set a problematic unit goal.
October 26, 2022
Statement by ANHD's Executive Director, Barika Williams, in response to recent attacks on the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau: Financial industry lawsuit filed Sept 2022 against the CFPB’s actions to combat discrimination and the Oct 2022 ruling by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit claiming that the agency’s funding structure is unconstitutional.
May 12, 2022
If passed, this proposal will be the first major update of the CRA in over 25 years, presenting a historic opportunity for the CRA to meet its intended purpose to address redlining and racial disparities and increase access to banking and capital in LMI and BIPOC communities.
October 21, 2021
ANHD and CATHnyc Applaud the Renewal of the Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Program
October 5, 2021
ANHD announced US HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge will provide a keynote address and NYS Governor Kathy Hochul will provide the closing address during their 10th Annual 3-Day LIVE conference.