Melvin for Congress Blog https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/ news and updates. en-us Online Candidate Politics In Brooklyn, America’s Gentrification Epicenter, Building On A Model For Community Care https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202211090128 https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202211090128 Long before becoming a Covid-19 hotspot, communities of color in Brooklyn have worked to guard their neighborhoods against the effects of gentrification. 09 Nov 2022 01:28:00 EST City Mulls Ditching Controversial Property Transfer Program as Federal Class-Action Lawsuit Looms https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202207250108 https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202207250108 Black and Hispanic property owners are seeking millions of dollars in restitution for property seized under New York City’s controversial Third Party Transfer program. 25 Jul 2022 01:08:00 EST City’s hand-picked “third-party” groups give big $$$ to pols https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202105270105 https://melvinforcongress.com/blog/?viewDetailed=202105270105 Groups selected by the city to take over foreclosed properties both employ and have close ties with dozens of donors. 27 May 2021 01:05:00 EST