City Limits

City Limits is a nonprofit media organization located in New York City. With a history spanning 36 years, it has focused on investigative journalism that highlights civic issues impacting the city's low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, along with insights on broader urban policy matters. In May 2012, City Limits transitioned to an entirely digital format, launching the online news platform Brooklyn Bureau, backed by the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Additionally, it expanded by acquiring the Bronx News Network to establish the Bronx Bureau.

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Tribunales y jueces falsos: solicitantes de asilo explican estafas para aprovecharse de inmigrantes

6 days ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

Durante una audiencia del Concejo de la ciudad, inmigrantes y defensores compartieron historias de fraude en procesos migratorios, gran parte de estos se lleva a cabo a través de las redes sociales. Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés el 17 de abril. Traducido por Daniel Parra. Read the English version here.
Fake Courts, Fake Judges: Asylum Seekers Tell of Scams Meant to Prey on Immigrant Fears

1 week ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

During a city council hearing, immigrants and their advocates shared stories of fraud, much of which is conducted over social media. Christian, who did not give his last name for fear of being targeted by the federal government, told a New York City Council hearing Tuesday about how he was scammed by immigration fraudsters.
PODCAST: ¿Qué dicen las azafatas sobre cómo son los vuelos de deportación y cuáles son las reglas en ellos?

1 week ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

“ICE realiza las expulsiones mediante vuelos chárter, líneas aéreas comerciales y transporte terrestre, tanto para expulsiones con escolta como sin ella,” explica la página web de ICE Air. La administración de Donald Trump, junto con la secretaria del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, han estado compartiendo en redes sociales videos sobre los vuelos de deportaciones que realizan. En estos vídeos se ve a inmigrantes inmovilizados con esposas, cadenas en la cintura y grilletes.
El HUD firmó acuerdo de intercambio de datos con autoridades de inmigración. ¿Qué significa para NYC?

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

Según los defensores de vivienda que hablaron con City Limits, el memorando es un esfuerzo más de la administración Trump para arremeter contra los inmigrantes y no constituye una base para el desalojo. Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés el 7 de abril. Traducido por Daniel Parra. Read the English version here. El 24 de marzo, el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de EE.UU.
Council Looks to 'Trump-Proof' City Budget, Calls for Extra Housing, NYCHA Funds

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

The City Council’s budget response calls for additional dollars for new construction and preservation, to address maintenance issues at NYCHA and to staff up the city agencies that oversee housing. The NYC Council is pushing for billions of additional dollars in the city’s next budget deal—including extra funds for residential construction and building preservation, to address maintenance at NYCHA and to staff up the city agencies that oversee housing.
PODCAST: ¿Quiénes son los candidatos a la alcaldía de Nueva York en 2025?

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

La ciudad de Nueva York se está preparando para las elecciones a la alcaldía de 2025, y primero elegirá al representante de cada partido en las elecciones primarias el próximo 24 de junio, seguido por las elecciones generales, donde se conocerá al próximo alcalde de la ciudad luego del 4 de noviembre.
NYC Housing Calendar, April 7-14

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Know of an event we should include in next week’s calendar? .
HUD Struck a Data-Sharing Agreement With Immigration Enforcement. What Does it Mean for NYC?

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

According to advocates who spoke with City Limits, the memorandum is yet another effort by the Trump administration to target immigrants and doesn’t constitute a basis for eviction. On March 24, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which will create “a point of contact” between the two federal agencies to share data about undocumented immigrants living in government-subsidized housing.
Opinion: Asking the NYC Mayoral Candidates for a Real Discussion on Family Homelessness

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

“Some families live in the shelter system that is meant to be temporary for years. We need concrete responses and leadership, not just campaign slogans, regarding candidates’ plans to address these issues.”In New York, there are many bridges, not only those made of steel and stone that connect our boroughs, but also human bridges that connect our communities. This invitation is a chance to cross such a bridge: to meet people, hear their voices, and together build a path forward.
What Happened This Week in NYC Housing? April 4, 2025

2 weeks ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

Each Friday, City Limits rounds up the latest news on housing, land use and homelessness. Catch up on what you might have missed here. Welcome to “What Happened in NYC Housing This Week?” where we compile the latest local news about housing, land use and homelessness. Know of a story we should include in next week’s roundup? . ICYMI, from City Limits:Will the Housing Access Voucher Program finally make it into this year’s state budget?