REMARKS
Overview of the current housing crisis in New York City
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Council Member Riley addresses the severe housing crisis facing New York City and its communities. He highlights the difficulties residents face in finding affordable and suitable housing.
- Many constituents struggle to find apartments or houses that are both large enough and affordable
- The housing shortage and increasing rents are forcing some residents to move out of the city
- The crisis disproportionately affects Black and Brown families
Kevin C. Riley
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I want to make a few points before hearing DCP's presentation.
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I would then provide speaker Adams and Chair Salamanca an opportunity to also provide opening remarks.
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To start with, it is important that we recognize that the city and our communities are facing the housing crisis for the vast majority of our constituents finding an apartment or a house that is both large enough for their families and that they can afford is a real struggle.
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Because of the housing shortage and ever increasing rents and sale prices, Many of our constituents have no option but to move out of the city.
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This is disproportionately affecting black and brown families.
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There are 2 root causes to this housing crisis.
