The new leaders of the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) - CEO Lisa Bova-Hiatt and Board Chair Jamie Rubin - joined the show to discuss the present and future of public housing in New York City. Home to more than 500,000 New Yorkers, many NYCHA properties are in deep disrepair, but there are a number of efforts in motion to address at least some of the $78 billion in physical needs at the authority.

NYCHA Leadership On The Future Of Public Housing In New York City

Democratic candidates Sean Patrick Maloney, Leecia Eve, Tish James and Zephyr Teachout debate how they would address corruption in Albany, stand up to the Trump administration, and fight for the people of New York if elected the next New York Attorney General. The debate, which aired on Manhattan Neighborhood Network and was moderated by Gotham Gazette's Ben Max, was the first televised debate of the race, wherein the four Democrats are seeking the party nomination through the September 13 primary vote.

Democratic Attorney General Candidate Debate

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NYCHA Leadership On The Future Of Public Housing In New York City

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