NEW YORK, NY (March 21, 2022) – On March 21, Rachel Holliday Smith.
The discussion also included Leah Goodridge, managing attorney for housing policy at Mobilization for Justice; Nakeeb Siddique, director for housing at the Legal Aid Society’s Brooklyn office; and Lakisha Morris, director of operations at Catholic Charities. The led breakout discussions with attendees to share guidance and resources available to address a range of rent and housing concerns.
“The rising cost of rent and the backlog with ERAP is making many in this city anxious and uneasy about their ability to afford a quality place to live,” said Richard Kim, editor in chief of THE CITY. “These types of community conversations that address issues that matter to everyday New Yorkers are a core pillar of our approach to journalism and engagement. For us, local news is a two-way process that firmly embeds the communities we cover in our reporting process.”
The Civic Newsroom series of explanatory articles. Open Newsroom topics have ranged from child care to rent, housing, employment, and jobs.
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