Recanati-Kaplan Talks

State of New York – The Housing Crisis & NYC

RuthAnne Visnauskas, Brigid Bergin, Nicole Gelinas, Errol Louis and 92NY CEO Seth Pinsky

Oct 19, 2023

Join us for a conversation with RuthAnne Visnauskas, the Commissioner of New York State Homes and Community Renewal, and 92NY CEO Seth Pinsky, exploring the housing crisis in New York.

Housing costs have soared in New York over the past two decades, due mainly to a severe affordable housing shortage, and the crisis is reshaping local demographics and culture. A recent report found that half of New York City households can’t afford to live here. Elected officials have made the lack of affordability a priority, but it’s becoming clear that it may not be enough to address the crisis. This program will delve into how we got here and what can be done to fix it.

Journalists Nicole Gelinas, Errol Louis, and Brigid Bergin will then bring their insightful perspectives to the table as they engage in a dynamic unpacking of the issues discussed. Together, they will explore the downstream impact of the housing shortage, continuing a thought-provoking dialogue on the root of the housing crisis in New York.

This event is part of the State of New York series.
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