With New York State facing an unprecedented housing crisis, the state government has an obligation to establish and protect affordable housing for senior citizens and veterans, says State Assembly Housing Committee Chairman Vito Lopez.

AUDIO :: NY State Assemblyman Vito Lopez (D-53), who represents Bushwick and Williamsburg and is Brooklyn Democratic Party chairman, argues in favor of a contested plan to build affordable housing at the Broadway Triangle in Williamsburg. He talked with WNYC's Brian Lehrer on August 5th. more>

Tenant’s rights advocates hope that the slow erosion of New York City’s rent controlled apartments will end. more>

A representative from the New York Immigration Coalition discussed immigrants’ involvement in this past election, noting that voter participation was not actually enthusiastic. In addition, Obama is not an active proponent of immigration reform. more>