"In times of challenge be they financial, social or otherwise pastors in Black and Brown communities have been pillars that have seen our congregants through. Those who have filled the pulpits of our predecessors, who led us through those tough times have a duty to step up once again. Right now, Black and Brown homeowners who sit in our pews on Sunday spend the rest of the week frightened they'll"
"In the grand scheme of things, homeowners are advocating for reforms under Intro. 948A that make little fixes to Local Law 18 that would allow them to host up to four guests, even if they aren't home, and put locks on their private spaces. But these modest tweaks are significant for a retired Black civil servant who did long shifts, cut costs, and saved to buy their home in Central Brooklyn or Southeast Queens."
"ways to supplement their income. Mortgage payments are brutal. Property taxes are unforgiving. Utility bills are relentless. That's not even accounting for the skyrocketing costs of groceries, transportation or other needs. And no other income is coming in. The current City Council has an opportunity to walk out of that chamber with a legacy a message of hope for the communities they and their colleagues swore"
New York City faces a generational affordability crisis that endangers Black and Brown homeowners' generational wealth. Pastors in Black and Brown communities should mobilize to advocate for immediate policy changes enabling outerborough homeowners to short-term rent. Intro. 948A proposes modest fixes to Local Law 18 to allow hosting up to four guests, permit absentee hosting, and secure private spaces with locks. Those changes would let retirees and working Black homeowners supplement income to cover mortgages, taxes, and utilities, reducing foreclosure risk. The City Council can enact these adjustments now to provide economic security for tens of thousands.
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