Tag: nyc-housing-policies

Candidate profile: Jonathan Rinaldi campaigns on anti-corruption platform in bid for District 30 seat

Jonathan Rinaldi

Jan. 31, 2025 By Colum Motherway Jonathan Rinaldi, a City Council candidate for Queens’ District 30, is running on a platform of transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption, vowing to shake up the political establishment. Positioning himself as an outsider, he emphasizes his commitment to fighting overdevelopment and special interest influence while amplifying residents’ voices on…

Op-ed | New York’s ground lease co-ops: Our families can’t wait any longer 

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Jan. 14, 2025 By Michael Tang  Last December brought a long-awaited victory for New York City. Our City Council adopted the historic City of Yes housing plan, paving the way for more than 80,000 new homes by 2040 with the promise of affordability. As a longtime resident of Flushing, Queens, I naturally welcomed the…