NY AG Letitia James and HCR Commissioner Visnauskas sued Queens landlord Zara Realty for allegedly overcharging rent-stabilized tenants and disregarding legal rent caps.

New York City opens Ace's Place, a city-funded shelter in Queens for transgender and gender-nonconforming individuals, managed by the LGBTQ+ nonprofit Destination Tomorrow.

Mayor Adams' administration set a record for affordable housing in NYC in FY 2025, creating 33,715 homes, and remains committed to supporting vulnerable populations with housing efforts.

NYC affordable housing lottery applicants' data, including sensitive information, was breached and became searchable online. Steps are being taken to address the breach and safeguard privacy.

Governor Hochul announces the completion of the $61 million Shepherd-Glenmore affordable housing project in Brooklyn, featuring 123 units, supportive services, and LEED Gold certification.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced a plan to convert the dormant Flushing Airport into a mixed-use development with 3,000 homes and 60 acres of green space.

Albany's event sector is set to expand with a $10 million grant awarded to the Albany Capital Center, which is part of Governor Hochul's $400 million CAP Initiative to rejuvenate downtown Albany.

NYC Mayor Adams, with HPD and NYPL, launched "Liberty Link," a program providing free Wi-Fi to low-income families in affordable housing to bridge the digital divide.

Mayor Eric Adams launched the "Innovative Urban Village" in Brooklyn, a 385-unit affordable housing project part of a larger plan for 2,000 homes, offering support services and aligning with NYC's pro-housing goals and broader housing initiatives.

The FARE Act in NYC, which shifts broker fee burdens from renters to landlords, shows a small increase in rents and ongoing city enforcement with mixed long-term impact predictions.

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the completion of renovations for nearly 400 public housing units in Troy, NY, part of a $136 million project to improve affordable housing.

The Impact Utica project, led by Governor Kathy Hochul, added 167 units of public and affordable housing in Utica, improving efficiency and services, especially for at-risk youth.

NYC introduces housing lotteries in the Bronx and Queens offering affordable units for seniors, with rent as low as $0 based on income and eligibility criteria, including amenities and supportive services.