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Danny Barber

Danny Barber

  • Seize the Albany Opportunity to Do More for NYCHA

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    Danny Barber, left, is the author; with Gov. Cuomo & others (photo: the Governor's office)


    I stood with Governor Cuomo last year when he showed how bad conditions in public housing have gotten after decades of federal neglect. With the governor’s leadership, NYCHA was allocated $250 million in last year’s state budget. While that money was held up due to the appointment of a federal monitor, the need for additional funds remains again this year.

    Major capital repairs are needed to keep residents safe and healthy in all five boroughs. Leaks, mold, pests, broken

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  • Max & Murphy Podcast: Suing NYCHA

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    Ben Max, left, of Gotham Gazette, and Jarrett Murphy, right, of City Limits


    April 9, 2018 - Max & Murphy Podcast: Suing NYCHA

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    Danny Barber is the Chair of the Citywide Council of Presidents of NYCHA Tenant Associations and Elie Hecht is the Director of At Risk Community Services, which runs youth programming at NYCHA complexes. Barber and Hecht are also co-plaintiffs in a lawsuit

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