Continue Encampment Sweeps — But Do Them Right
Lessons from recent New York City history for Mayor Mamdani The trial for Randy Rodriguez Santos, the man accused of murdering four unhoused New Yorkers in 2019, is underway. This case is horrific, but the violent death of people living on the streets is unsurprising. It happens all too frequently. The danger of being unsheltered has been […]
The 2026 Black Trailblazers
New York is ahead of the pack in elevating Black politicians into positions of power. The state has elected a Black governor, attorney general, comptroller and several lieutenant governors, while both houses of the state Legislature currently have Black leaders. New York City has had two mayors, two public advocates, a comptroller and a council […]
The 2026 Trailblazers in Health Care
When people think about health care, they tend to think primarily about doctors and nurses. But getting proper medical attention goes much deeper, relying on a multilayered, interconnected system of medical specialists, business leaders, insurance executives, technology professionals, educators, scientists, drugmakers, labor union chiefs, social services providers, and government regulators and policymakers – not to […]
Building the Future: Workforce Innovation in Behavioral Health for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
As behavioral health needs among individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) become more complex and widespread, the workforce tasked with supporting them is under extraordinary pressure. To ensure quality, continuity, and person-centered care, behavioral health systems must invest in strategic workforce development, retention, and innovation especially in the context of IDD (intellectual and developmental disability) populations. […]
Developers Secure Financing for Renova West At 860 Concourse Village East In Morrisania, The Bronx
Financing was recently secured for Renova West, a 19-story affordable and supportive housing development at 860 Concourse Village East in Morrisania, The Bronx. Designed by Aufgang Architects and Developed in partnership between Gilbane Development, the Institute for Community Living (ICL), Tredway, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), and the Housing Development Corporation (HDC), […]
Gilbane, Institute for Community Living, Tredway, HPD, and HDC Announce Financing of 266 New Affordable Apartments at 860 Concourse Village East
100 percent affordable Bronx development project to transform parking lot into affordable and supportive apartments and a new community-based Health Hub Gilbane Development, the Institute for Community Living, Inc. (ICL), Tredway, New York City’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Housing Development Corporation (HDC) today announced financing for Renova West at 860 Concourse Village East in […]
100% affordable housing development brings hope to Cypress Hill
The project is the result of a partnership between the Institute for Community Living (ICL), the New York City Department of Social Services, and Camber Property Group. Click here to watch.
Expanding medical respite’s role in the continuum of care
Medical respite care is being pushed as a cheaper alternative than prolonged hospital stays for New Yorkers without a place to recuperate. We discuss how an expansion of this service might happen in New York with Jody Rudin, president and CEO of the Institute for Community Living. Click here to listen.
The 2025 Responsible 100
Affordable housing developers who provide shelter for the most vulnerable New Yorkers. Executives at world-famous companies – Google, Airbnb, T-Mobile – who are focused on matters other than maximizing profits. New York government staffers who are quietly keeping government running, holding public officials accountable or helping high school graduates pay for college. Click here to […]
The 2025 Top Mental Health Care Providers
Medical and nonprofit organizations meeting New Yorkers’ mental health needs Mental health has always been critical to an individual’s well-being, though it hasn’t always received the attention it deserves. In recent decades, there have been signs that the stigma surrounding mental illness is declining. At the same time, many measures of mental illness are increasing, […]
