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I’m excited to share the news of my forthcoming book, Dominican Political Rising in NYC: A Case Study of Urban Ethnic Political Incorporation. Those who know me understand that this is a project dear to my heart and born out of my community. This academic work, published by @Palgrave, will be available in both print and digital formats across multiple platforms. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this project possible. I am also currently working on a Spanish edition, which I hope to publish by the fall. Here is the link with more details about the book: bit.ly/3OmvYIZ
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¡Vamos Knicks! 🧡💙🏀 Tras la suspensión temporal del código de vestimenta por parte de la comisionada del HPD, Dina Levy, el personal del departamento acudió vestido de naranja y azul para celebrar la trayectoria de los Knicks en las Finales de la NBA. Una victoria más!🏆
LET’S GO KNICKS! 🧡💙🏀 Following HPD Commissioner Levy’s temporary lifting of the dress code, HPD staff showed up in orange and blue to celebrate the Knicks’ NBA Finals run. One more win. 🏆
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A dignifying life is not a zero-sum game. Winning is meaningful when dominance is demonstrated while playing by the rules. Let's go, @nyknicks !!!!!
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NYC relanzará nueva biblioteca y viviendas 100% asequibles, anunció @NYCHousing hoy -leer historia en @Almomentonet almomento.net/nyc-lanzara-nu…
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¡Esta mañana acompañamos al alcalde de Nueva York (@NYCMayor) a la ceremonia de inauguración de un edificio de viviendas asequibles en propiedad en la calle 116! Se trata de un edificio del Programa de Cooperativas de Vecindarios Asequibles (ANCP), el cual nos ayuda a transformar edificios propiedad de la ciudad en cooperativas gestionadas por sus propios residentes.
This morning we joined @NYCMayor for the ribbon-cutting at an affordable homeownership building on 116th St! This is an Affordable Neighborhood Cooperative Program (ANCP) building, which helps us convert city-owned buildings to resident-controlled co-ops.
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One of the more surprising ideas in Block by Block? HPD’s current office. 🏢 The plan proposes transforming the city-owned site near the Brooklyn Bridge into new housing, with more than 25% permanently affordable.
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The housing plan is over 100 pages long, so I figured I’d start breaking it down chapter by chapter. First up: Chapter 4 and the city’s strategy for building more housing. 🏗️🏘️
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Last night, we joined @thenyic in celebrating the Community Interpreter Bank! 🎉 Their interpretation services help the NYCHVS capture New Yorkers’ experiences in the languages they speak at home. We’re also proud that some @NYCHousing interpreters are now part of the CIB!
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After decades of perseverance, the residents of 204 Avenue A are finally back home. Through HPD’s ANCP program, they returned this year as owners of their units. #NYCHousing
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This Pride Month, HPD honors the LGBTQIA leaders who have shaped housing, planning, and public service and whose efforts continue to shape New York City today 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️   Who’s a leader in housing or community work that has inspired you? Share a name with us!
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📽 | Mamdani ‘elimina’ simbólicamente la hora de dormir en Nueva York para que niños puedan ver a los Knicks en las finales de la NBA social.elpais.com/qj65uw
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“This housing crisis will not abate unless we build significantly more housing of every type and in every neighborhood. More housing for seniors, for those of the lowest incomes — for people with special needs, unhoused people, and those looking to become first-time homeowners.”
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"Under the leadership of @NYCMayor , and in partnership with other agencies across the city, we’ve laid out our plan across three documents. The SPEED report, the Executive Budget and our 10-year housing plan, Block by Block. Together these outline a housing agenda that is unprecedented in its ambition and scale; and they tell the story of how we will fund and execute a housing transformation over the next decade" @NYCHousing Commissioner Dina Levy testifying today at @NYCCouncil Budget Hearing.
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¡Estamos llegando al verano! 🌞Este mes, el listado de la loteria de viviendas de @NYCHousing inclueye ofertas con alquileres tan asequibles como $465 al mes, así como estudios y apartamentos de 1, 2 y 3 dormitorios a precios accesibles en toda la ciudad de Nueva York. Echele un vistazo a la loteria!
We’re springing into summer 🌞🕶️ This month, we’re featuring rent prices as low as $465 per month, as well as accessible studios, 1-, 2-, and 3- bedrooms across NYC!   🔗 Visit housingconnect.nyc.gov to learn more and apply today ✨
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Los invito a leer esta historia de @NYCHousing en @DiarioLibre Aprueban en El Bronx primer proyecto de vivienda bajo proceso acelerado de uso de suelo diariolibre.com/usa/actualid…
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Un discurso pronunciado por Juan Santiago, quien detalló su experiencia —y la de sus vecinos— viviendo en el 204 de la Avenida A. "Hoy es prueba de lo que los aliados pueden lograr juntos. A todos aquellos que tienen algo por lo que luchar: esto es lo que es posible cuando se mantienen fieles a su propósito".
A speech delivered by Juan Santiago, who detailed his and his neighbors' experience living at 204 Ave A.“Today stands as proof of what allies can accomplish together. To everyone who has something to fight for: this is what is possible when you remain true to your purpose.”
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Mamdani Administration continues to push a tenant-first affordable housing agenda arkrepublic.com/2026/05/19/m…
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