86,000 New Yorkers are in shelters on a given night, the vacancy rate is 1.4%, and rents are at a record high. @annemariegray.bsky.social explains how we arrived at the most severe housing crisis in a century and why it can be solved. www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/new...

New York City calls itself a refuge for queer and trans Americans, but that promise is at risk if we don't take on the housing crisis head on. Read my op-ed about the need to build more housing to reduce rents, in this case, via the OneLIC project: gaycitynews.com/new-york-rem...

In the primary, Cuomo distinguished himself from the Democratic field by pledging to protect low-density neighborhoods from development. That kind of NIMBYism is fine if you're a sophisticated mega-developer used to operating under the status quo. benjaminschneider.substack.com/p/cuomo-is-t...

Got asked be a reporter about what a "national housing emergency" could accomplish. My answer: "If Trump wants to do something productive about the housing crisis, he should 1.) rescind the tariffs, 2.) stop the deportations, 3.) stop the military occupations of U.S. cities, and 4.) resign."

Thanks to incredible work by our members, staff, @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social , and an extraordinary pro-housing coalition, the BOE has voted to approve the housing ballot questions!!! This antidemocratic move was rejected because NYers deserve a chance to choose a more affordable future.

Today we're thrilled to launch @yesonaffhousing.bsky.social, a campaign to pass 4 historic pro-housing ballot measures in NYC. These measures are the first of their kind, and we're going to reach hundreds of thousands of voters to help ensure they understand the stakes.

“This is the first time a major American city is going to put meaningful systemic changes to the politics of housing growth on the ballot,” said Open New York Executive Director @annemariegray.bsky.social

"This brazen gambit should fail — for two reasons. First, the ballot language is plenty clear. Second, the BOE has no power to reject proposed charter revisions."

It’s not just Republicans in Washington and Texas who are undermining our democracy—it’s happening right here in NYC. Tell the Board of Elections to do their job, follow the law, and let New Yorkers decide our housing future: docs.google.com/document/d/1...

This would be an outrageous abuse of the Board of Elections role in order to override the democratic process.

This is undemocratic and brazenly illegal. This Board of Elections coup could deny NYC voters the chance to help end our housing crisis.

Less than a year after passing, City of Yes is bringing a new industry to New York: Accessory Dwelling Units “There's no historic industry around building them," said @annemariegray.bsky.social, "so it's a really good chance for a new and diverse generation of builders to get it started.”

The Midtown South Mixed-Use rezoning was just approved by the @council.nyc.gov Land-Use Committee! This will bring nearly 10,000 new homes to one of New York’s most central neighborhoods. 🧵

The Governor has enormous powers to solve New York’s housing crisis, both in NYC and across the state. This claim is ridiculous, and New Yorkers aren’t falling for it.

Our Executive Director @annemariegray.bsky.social on the four housing Charter amendments via @nytimes.com

The Charter Revision Commission just approved the 5 questions that will be on ballots for NYC voters this November! This includes 4 housing questions, which would collectively represent a huge step forward for affordability in New York. 🧵

lots of speculation about the obamas getting divorced but the thing you have to understand is that we need affordable housing

We're thrilled that the Charter Revision Commission has chosen to focus its efforts on our housing shortage, the largest crisis facing our city today.

Thank you to more than two dozen pro-housing leaders—incl. @nadler.house.gov @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social @bkbpreynoso.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social, @bradhoylmansigal.bsky.social and @marklevinenyc.bsky.social—who signed an amicus brief opposing the frivolous lawsuit to overturn City of Yes.

Our housing crisis is the greatest challenge facing our city, and the Charter Revision Commission must stay laser‑focused on fixing it. Facing staggering rents 150% higher than the national average, we urge them to place the four housing questions on the November 2025 ballot. 🧵

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At our panel on housing doc Fault Lines with @mtorresspringer.bsky.social, @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social, @lauranahmias.bsky.social, director Yoav Attias, and @annemariegray.bsky.social!

Biggest YIMBY victory yet in California and hopefully an inflection point in the long fight to make this state an affordable and welcoming place.

I explain the significance of this historic pro-housing victory in this thread. 👇 bsky.app/profile/mnol...

I genuinely cannot believe how many Democrats are spending their energy on destroying Mamdani when the GOP is trying to turn ICE into a full on secret police by drastically raising their budget

But really though

The biggest dividing line based on this map is that Cuomo did best in neighborhoods with the most people who have cars while Mamdani won among people who take the subway.

Wondering what @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social has done on housing? Read our 🧵 on his record of support for more homes:

Feels like ranked choice was absolutely decisive in this race—not because of the vote count, but because of how it changed the incentives from zero-sum to cooperapetitive. It allowed a fractured left field to align organically through co-endorsements instead of falling into a circular firing squad.

Hope and solidarity won tonight, and will win again in November. Congratulations, @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social

Ben Wetzler is a dedicated public servant and would make a killer Councilmember for the East Side! I'm proud to call him a friend and be canvass for him even in the H E A T D O M E 🌞😎

🗳️ Today's the day—from Brooklyn to the Bronx, there are housing champions to support, so let's get out and VOTE! See if there's an endorsed candidate in your district here: bsky.app/profile/open...

New Yorkers! As a former New York City planner who wants the housing crisis to END, I respectfully ask you to please vote the @opennewyork.org slate today! opennewyork.org/endorsements/

@davidfbrand.bsky.social & @elkue.bsky.social have the story about today’s disgraceful capitulation by an administration that had championed “every neighborhood doing its share” for affordable housing. Now every neighborhood *except* SoHo/NoHo. No other exceptions? gothamist.com/news/elizabe...

In case you were wondering: it’s unprecedented to see the negation of a public land use approval and City development commitment based on a back-room signing of an IOU written on a napkin by officials who are highly unlikely to be there to fulfill any commitments they gesture at emptily today

The cancellation of 123 affordable senior homes at Haven Green is shameful, and only reflects the corruption, dysfunction, and incompetence of the Adams administration.

So just to be clear: the official policy of the Adams Administration is that elite comfort is more important than homes for vulnerable elderly people. Going back on their own decade + commitment. And they announce that on the hottest day of the year, no less. Completely shameful.

"I'm happy to report I'm just fine. I lost a button. But I'm gonna sleep in my bed tonight, safe, with my family... At that elevator, I was separated from someone named Edgardo... Edgardo is in ICE detention and he's not going to sleep in his bed tonight."

ICE just arrested Brad Lander, the NYC Comptroller and one of the leading candidates for Mayor, without grounds. He was conducting routine immigration court work, escorting individuals from hearings. He asked ICE for their warrant - well within his legal rights. This is political intimidation.

Early voting starts tomorrow! Long 🧵from @opennewyork.org on the housing champions on your ballot in NYC, from our 12 City Council endorsees to other candidates we’ve stood with over the years ⬇️

Janice, 83: "Put this in your newspaper," she told me, "people need a roof over their heads more than a garden."

@hellgatenyc.com just did what no other publication has: they actually asked seniors what they think of Haven Green, the new affordable senior housing planned for Elizabeth Street. The verdict? Almost every one supports housing.

🧵 Must-read thread from @opennewyork.org about the housing champions running for borough president, comptroller, and mayor. They're uplifting folks with a record of YIMBYism and a vision for a more abundant future—and they're bringing the receipts.

As we near the start of early voting, this primary season offers a range of great candidates for housing at every level. Though we’re only focusing on endorsements for City Council this year, we wanted to highlight housing leaders running for other offices who we’ve worked with directly.

@chiosse.bsky.social and @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social are fixing Atlantic Ave! And it starts with rezoning for more homes

“There are so many of our faith-based institutions that have property, and they want to continue their missions—to be able to serve their community" said @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social “These 56 units of housing are absolutely critical… This example allows for advocacy at the state-level.”

One of the most important things Democrats can do in the next two years in order be able to even remotely to win the Electoral College in 2032 is elect pro-housing & pro-building leaders to state & local offices, especially in blue states.

Chris Marte was the only council member from Manhattan to vote against City of Yes, which would unlock new affordable homes across NYC. He’s blocked more than a thousand homes and opposed affordable senior housing on Elizabeth Street, falsely claiming it would cause gentrification.

Today, we rallied for @NYFaithHousing.bsky.social in White Plains alongside Westchester County Executive @kenjenkinsny.bsky.social, Westchester Majority Leader Tyrae Woodson-Samuels, White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach, and a diverse group of faith leaders!

🚨On Wednesday, there's a CB hearing about OneLIC. NIMBYs will be out in full force, with over 150 people signed up. This is the biggest opportunity to address the housing shortage since City of Yes, but we can’t take it for granted. We need to show up to make it happen. Here's how you can help 👇