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04/09/2026

Affordable Housing Coalition Urges Governor Hochul to Advance Fair Tax Policies to Address NYC Affordability Crisis

Contact: Tousif Ahsan: 929.229.1074 ext. 108 | tousif@chhayacdc.org; New York, NY — As New York City faces a deepening affordability crisis, a coalition of organizations including Chhaya Community Development Corporation, East New York Coalition for Community Advancement, East New York Community Land Trust, Lienhard & Grumbach PLLC and Pratt Center for Community Development are calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to […]

Why Trump gained voters in working-class, immigrant neighborhoods in NYC

In a recent Here & Now segment, our Executive Director, Annetta Seecharran, discussed why President-elect Donald Trump gained support in working-class, immigrant neighborhoods, including South Asian and Indo-Caribbean communities in NYC. Listen to Annetta’s insights on the economic challenges shaping voter decisions. Hear the full interview here.

Legalize ADUs to help our neighbors in their homes

As a longtime resident of Queens, I see every day how my neighbors are feeling the impacts of a tight housing market. Skyrocketing housing prices and limited housing options are forcing longtime residents to consider leaving — particularly low- and moderate-income families, immigrants, communities of color and essential workers, the communities that make the World’s […]