Tania D
@tsts240.bsky.social
NYS Deputy Secretary for Housing 🏘️;
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BY THE PEOPLE
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Build, Baby, Build (More Housing🌇)
Opinions my own.
America Has No King.
WE THE PEOPLE
BY THE PEOPLE
FOR THE PEOPLE
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Tania D
@tsts240.bsky.social
· Jul 2
We have an estimated 800,000 home shortage to tackle over the next decade from generations of inaction.
We do not tell enough stories about what 800,000 more homes means to New Yorkers in every part of our state. To finally have a place to call home.
But sometimes a picture is worth 1,000 words:
We do not tell enough stories about what 800,000 more homes means to New Yorkers in every part of our state. To finally have a place to call home.
But sometimes a picture is worth 1,000 words:
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i think you can make a pretty credible case that taking a stand on abrego garcia gave the administration its first high profile, high salience defeat
December 12, 2025 at 12:41 PM
i think you can make a pretty credible case that taking a stand on abrego garcia gave the administration its first high profile, high salience defeat
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BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place.
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
December 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
BREAKING: Indiana Republicans FAILED to pass a new 9-0 congressional gerrymander after enough GOP senators sided with Dems. The GOP's 7-2 map stays in place.
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
Trump is trying to re-gerrymander maps nationwide. At least 11 Indiana Rs got death threats after he called for primaries—but it still failed
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For months, the Trump Administration has sought to deny Kilmar Ábrego Garcia his rights to due process and fair treatment by our justice system.
Today’s ruling by Judge Xinis – requiring the government to immediately release him – is a forceful stand for our Constitution and all of our rights.
Today’s ruling by Judge Xinis – requiring the government to immediately release him – is a forceful stand for our Constitution and all of our rights.
Federal judge orders Kilmar Abrego García’s ‘immediate release’
U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis said the government could not indefinitely detain Abrego, a 30-year-old immigrant from El Salvador who is fighting his deportation.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:01 PM
For months, the Trump Administration has sought to deny Kilmar Ábrego Garcia his rights to due process and fair treatment by our justice system.
Today’s ruling by Judge Xinis – requiring the government to immediately release him – is a forceful stand for our Constitution and all of our rights.
Today’s ruling by Judge Xinis – requiring the government to immediately release him – is a forceful stand for our Constitution and all of our rights.
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BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
December 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
BREAKING: Democrats have *flipped* a seat in Georgia's state House tonight.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
Democrat Eric Gisler has won the seat, which was previously held by a Republican who resigned this fall.
This is a red territory: Trump won the district by 13% in 2024.
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Americans are facing sky-high costs on everything from housing to health care to groceries.
But House Republicans axed a bipartisan bill the Senate passed UNANIMOUSLY to bring down the cost of housing.
An affordability problem is right.
But House Republicans axed a bipartisan bill the Senate passed UNANIMOUSLY to bring down the cost of housing.
An affordability problem is right.
December 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Americans are facing sky-high costs on everything from housing to health care to groceries.
But House Republicans axed a bipartisan bill the Senate passed UNANIMOUSLY to bring down the cost of housing.
An affordability problem is right.
But House Republicans axed a bipartisan bill the Senate passed UNANIMOUSLY to bring down the cost of housing.
An affordability problem is right.
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Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins’ win is a testament to what we can accomplish when we organize and compete everywhere.
Democrats have now flipped a seat that was in Republicans’ hands for nearly 30 years.
Democrats have now flipped a seat that was in Republicans’ hands for nearly 30 years.
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami's next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
Congrats, Mayor-elect!
December 10, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins’ win is a testament to what we can accomplish when we organize and compete everywhere.
Democrats have now flipped a seat that was in Republicans’ hands for nearly 30 years.
Democrats have now flipped a seat that was in Republicans’ hands for nearly 30 years.
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the president is not an elected sovereign. he does not speak for the people or embody their will, he merely represents them. if he wants to change the constitution, let him make his case.
December 7, 2025 at 7:18 PM
the president is not an elected sovereign. he does not speak for the people or embody their will, he merely represents them. if he wants to change the constitution, let him make his case.
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Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
December 7, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Know your rights. Protect your neighbors.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
New York is — and always will be — a city for all immigrants.
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Americans are struggling to pay their bills and afford groceries, and we've got a President who is asleep at the wheel.
December 6, 2025 at 3:12 AM
Americans are struggling to pay their bills and afford groceries, and we've got a President who is asleep at the wheel.
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There is blood on the hands of Donald Trump, RFK, and every Republican who has allowed this sham to go on for far too long. When kids die unnecessarily and once-eradicated diseases darken the doors of terrified families and pediatricians, Americans will know who is responsible.
Breaking: After contentious debates and three failed attempts at a vote, a federal vaccine committee decided on Friday to end the decades-long recommendation that all newborns be immunized at birth against hepatitis B.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/05/h...
An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
There is blood on the hands of Donald Trump, RFK, and every Republican who has allowed this sham to go on for far too long. When kids die unnecessarily and once-eradicated diseases darken the doors of terrified families and pediatricians, Americans will know who is responsible.
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
December 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Himes: "What I saw in that room was one of the most troubling things I've seen in my time in public service ... any American who sees the video that I saw will see the US military attacking shipwrecked sailors."
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Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
December 2, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Jacob Frey: "We are here to respond to credible reports relaying that there are as many as 100 federal agents that will be deployed to the Twin Cities with a specific focus on targeting our Somali community. To our Somali community -- we love you and we stand with you. That commitment is rock solid"
🙏. So awful
At least 1,200 people have been killed in floods that have ravaged southern Asia over the past few weeks. Hundreds more are still missing and millions are displaced across the rain-soaked region, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia hit particularly hard. Here's what to know.
Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam Have Killed Over 1,000. Here’s What to Know.
Hundreds more were still missing and millions have been displaced in the rain-drenched region, with Sri Lanka and Indonesia hit particularly hard.
nyti.ms
December 1, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🙏. So awful
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Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
November 30, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Mark Kelly: "This president, when he says things like 'third world countries,' what is he really saying? I think what he's saying is he doesn't want brown people in our country. And that's disturbing. It's un-American."
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1930s photo of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade traveling down Broadway from 110th Street
November 27, 2025 at 1:13 PM
1930s photo of the Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade traveling down Broadway from 110th Street
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Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants reut.rs/3Xhbu5p
Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants
A group of Democratic-led states sued on Wednesday to block U.S. President Donald Trump's administration from cutting off food aid benefits for tens of thousands of legal immigrants by declaring certain groups of non-citizens ineligible for the anti-hunger program.
reut.rs
November 26, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Democratic-led states sue over Trump's food aid cuts for immigrants reut.rs/3Xhbu5p
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"When there are too few homes, the people with the most resources win and the people who have the fewest resources lose.”
www.keranews.org/news/2025-11...
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
www.keranews.org/news/2025-11...
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
Rent slowly drops in North Texas as region builds more housing — but inequities persist
Recent data shows that changing local and state policies are contributing to growing housing stock, but much of it is still out of reach for lower-income renters.
www.keranews.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"When there are too few homes, the people with the most resources win and the people who have the fewest resources lose.”
www.keranews.org/news/2025-11...
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
www.keranews.org/news/2025-11...
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
November 25, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Andrea is one of over 170 U.S. citizens who have detained by ICE. It should never have happened, and we will hold Kristi Noem and the Trump Administration accountable.
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Go to Denver and see all the new apartment construction downtown and on the airport line. Another clear yimby win!
Home prices are now falling in Denver on a YoY basis according to Case-Shiller:
November 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Go to Denver and see all the new apartment construction downtown and on the airport line. Another clear yimby win!
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“The core of the problem is simple: Too much money chasing too few homes.
In 2025, America built fewer homes per 100,000 people than it did in 2005, 1995, 1985 or 1975. If you wanted to encapsulate the entire problem in a single chart, here it is:
In 2025, America built fewer homes per 100,000 people than it did in 2005, 1995, 1985 or 1975. If you wanted to encapsulate the entire problem in a single chart, here it is:
![Chart: America is still building fewer homes than it was before 2008
Total housing units built per 100,000 people per year
[The line never returns to the historical average pre-2008]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mrl6nipsxggr5e2zgozzpv3g/bafkreiamzwwthgrmpptt6tizku5jew66xbx64e65evozjr234psqbsrxt4@jpeg)
November 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
“The core of the problem is simple: Too much money chasing too few homes.
In 2025, America built fewer homes per 100,000 people than it did in 2005, 1995, 1985 or 1975. If you wanted to encapsulate the entire problem in a single chart, here it is:
In 2025, America built fewer homes per 100,000 people than it did in 2005, 1995, 1985 or 1975. If you wanted to encapsulate the entire problem in a single chart, here it is:
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JUST IN: A federal judge says one of the Venezuelan men — illegally deported to El Salvador in March before he was swapped back to Venezuela in a prisoner exchange — is now missing, possibly a victim of the violence he was seeking asylum from. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 21, 2025 at 11:55 AM
JUST IN: A federal judge says one of the Venezuelan men — illegally deported to El Salvador in March before he was swapped back to Venezuela in a prisoner exchange — is now missing, possibly a victim of the violence he was seeking asylum from. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
Brexit Hit to UK Economy Double Official Estimate, Study Finds
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist.
bloom.bg
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Brexit has caused almost twice as much damage to the UK economy than estimated by official forecasts, according to new paper from a group of experts including a senior Bank of England economist
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I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.