Manhattan faces loss of workers, Carranza warns about budget cuts, & more

By Austin Havens-Bowen | May 13, 2020 - 10:30AM

Working from home will largely continue after the pandemic subsides, significantly impacting Manhattan's economy (The New York Times)

New York City Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza warns there will be massive education budget cuts (amNewYork)

Attorney General Letitia James explained how the new rent laws protect renters from unlawful evictions (Brooklyn Eagle)

The city hired over 500 contact tracers to track coronavirus infections and prevent their spread (amNewYork)

An affordable housing lottery opened for 37 apartments in Brownsville, with rent starting at $666 a month for one bedrooms (Brownstoner)

Having a roommate could save you up to $1,288 a month in NYC, according to a recent SmartAsset report (press release)

Austin Havens-Bowen

Writer

Austin Havens-Bowen is a writer and reporter. He previously covered local news for the Queens Ledger and The Hunts Point Express in the Bronx. He graduated from Hunter College with a BA in media studies. He rents a one-bedroom apartment in Astoria with his boyfriend and their two cats.

SEE MORE BY Austin Havens-Bowen »

Brick Underground articles occasionally include the expertise of, or information about, advertising partners when relevant to the story. We will never promote an advertiser's product without making the relationship clear to our readers.