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Gillibrand, Clarke push affordable housing bill to address NYC accessibility issues

By Isabel Song Beer

Posted on May 31, 2022

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New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Brooklyn Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke announced on Tuesday the Senate introduction of their bicameral legislation which addresses challenges in access to affordable housing in New York City and other urban areas.

The Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2022 would invest $15 billion in affordable housing each year for 10 years, while reexamining a key metric used to determine eligibility for low-income housing.

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Gillibrand, Clarke push affordable housing bill to address NYC accessibility issues

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