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Stay informed with the latest updates, news articles, and community victories from East Brooklyn Congregations (EBC).

Our blog showcases compelling news coverage and opinion pieces on the impactful efforts of our members who are tirelessly advocating for affordable housing, educational enhancements, community development, and social justice throughout Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. From mobilizing for essential school repairs to promoting extensive housing initiatives, discover how EBC engages, takes action, and achieves victories for a more robust and equitable city.


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Hundreds Threatened With Eviction in Botched NYCHA Paperwork ‘Crisis’

By The City Reporter • June 30, 2026
A NYCHA paperwork backlog wrongly ended Section 8 subsidies, leaving hundreds of PACT residents facing eviction despite complying with program requirements.

Aqueduct’s Big History and Big Future: Plans for Housing

By New York Daily News Editorial Board • June 28, 2026
Explore the future of the Aqueduct Racetrack site and how redevelopment plans could bring new housing, community spaces, and opportunities to Queens.

Mamdani Administration Launches New Program to Deliver Affordable Housing on City-Owned Land Faster

By Mamdani Administration • March 25, 2026
NYC launches a new program under Mayor Mamdani to expand affordable housing, accelerate development, and improve access for working-class residents.

Muslims Move to Assert Political Power in New York City

By Maya King | NYT • March 12, 2026 • March 12, 2026
A New York Times report examines the rising political influence of Muslim communities in New York City and the organizing efforts driving greater civic engagement and representation

The people of the Bronx are joining together

By Torres and Dukuray | co-chairs of The Bronx First • February 25, 2026
A new movement in the Bronx is bringing residents together to advocate for housing stability, economic opportunity, and stronger neighborhood leadership.

How New Yorkers can act to melt ICE

By Michael Gecan • January 26, 2026
Drawing on decades of organizing, this essay argues that ICE thrives on provocation and outlines safer, smarter strategies for real public protection.

Affordable housing, sanitation and transportation on the minds of East New York voters

By Spectrum News 1 • October 16, 2025
East New York voters prioritize affordable housing, clean streets, and reliable transit as key issues ahead of the election

Black Families Are Leaving New York. Can a Pastor’s Plan End the Exodus?

By NYC- By Eliza Shapiro • July 1, 2025
As Black families leave NYC in growing numbers, one pastor teams up with EBC and Metro IAF to propose a bold housing solution grounded in faith and action.

As Black New Yorkers Move Out, N.Y.C. Politics May Be Reshaped

By NYT • June 24, 2025
As more Black New Yorkers leave the city, advocates warn of deep shifts in political power and call for urgent investment in affordable housing.
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