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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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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
By Pix11.com June 19, 2025
NEW YORK (PIX11) — A collection of more than a hundred congregations and community organizations has teamed up with a local legislator to promote an independent oversight agency to help NYCHA residents get repairs that they say are underused. PIX11’s Monica Morales got an exclusive chance to see a new social media campaign to help get the word out. The OCC is an independent agency that any NYCHA resident can call or submit an online repair complaint to 24 hours a day. A representative will respond within 1 business day to address your complaint. The problem, Rep. Ritchie Torres says, is in the public relations. Congressman Torres is trying to get the word out, partnering with a nonprofit powerhouse called Metro IAF, a collection of more than a hundred congregations and community organizations, launching a social media campaign starting this week. Torres says the number one problem is that people might not know about the OCC. Torres says more than 30,000 families have already called and received help since the OCC was created. and hopes more tenants will call for help. A NYCHA spokesperson tells PIX11 News:
By AMNY June 2, 2025
NYC housing forum spotlighted affordability and homelessness, with leaders urging coordinated policy, funding, and community-driven solutions to the crisis.
By MIKE GECAN May 13, 2025
Mike Gecan critiques the “abundance agenda” for lacking real solutions to the housing crisis. He highlights the Nehemiah project as a model for building affordable homes at scale. Gecan calls for bold, grassroots-driven action over bureaucratic fixes.
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