https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/solutions-that-empower--6908388Solutions That Empower by the New York Amsterdam News spotlighting financial empowerment and racial equity. Tune in as AmNews reporter Ariama C. Long interviews change makers, community voices, and practical tools that help our readers build wealth, access resources, and drive real change.]]>enBusinessCopyright New York Amsterdam Newshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/fe079f3618b97fbfa662ed4989861d4b.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/solutions-that-empower--6908388Fri, 29 May 2026 13:47:29 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsNew York Amsterdam Newsjosh.barker@amsterdamnews.comhttps://amsterdamnews.com/solutions/ by the https://amsterdamnews.com/ spotlighting financial empowerment and racial equity. Tune in as AmNews reporter Ariama C. Long interviews change makers, community voices, and practical tools that help our...Solutions That Empower by the New York Amsterdam News spotlighting financial empowerment and racial equity. Tune in as AmNews reporter Ariama C. Long interviews change makers, community voices, and practical tools that help our readers build wealth, access resources, and drive real change.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-did-they-tax-the-rich-how-nyc-dodged-a-9-5-property-tax-hike--72225903The Mayor has taken a nerve-inducing property tax hike on homeowners off the table. The racial implications of raising property taxes in a housing market that has changed substantially over the past 50 years, and now has higher property values in many predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods, could have been dire. Guest: Rita Jefferson, tax analyst, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72225903Fri, 29 May 2026 13:46:10 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsThe Mayor has taken a nerve-inducing property tax hike on homeowners off the table. The racial implications of raising property taxes in a housing market that has changed substantially over the past 50 years, and now has higher property values in many...The Mayor has taken a nerve-inducing property tax hike on homeowners off the table. The racial implications of raising property taxes in a housing market that has changed substantially over the past 50 years, and now has higher property values in many predominantly Black and Brown neighborhoods, could have been dire. Guest: Rita Jefferson, tax analyst, Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy]]>1548false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-black-bank-renaissance-fighting-economic-downturn-with-community-capital--72225556Black banks have continued their legacy of fair lending and community activism. This is in large part because of a long practice of resiliency and perseverance in the face of immense odds and violence throughout the country’s history, such as during the Civil Rights Movement and 2008 recession. Guest: Willie Blalock, Vice President, Industrial Bank for NY & Jersey]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72225556Fri, 29 May 2026 13:34:41 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBlack banks have continued their legacy of fair lending and community activism. This is in large part because of a long practice of resiliency and perseverance in the face of immense odds and violence throughout the country’s history, such as during...Black banks have continued their legacy of fair lending and community activism. This is in large part because of a long practice of resiliency and perseverance in the face of immense odds and violence throughout the country’s history, such as during the Civil Rights Movement and 2008 recession. Guest: Willie Blalock, Vice President, Industrial Bank for NY & Jersey]]>1787false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tax-lien-sale--71908669https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71908669Thu, 07 May 2026 15:48:34 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsThe city's tax lien sale system has been widely criticized for being predatory and disproportionately affects Black and Brown homeowners, seniors, and veterans. On this episode, staff writter Ariama C. Long speaks with Alexis Smallwood-Foote, founder...1337false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/avoiding-estate-planning-is-hurting-black-and-brown-homeowners--71495766Black and Brown homeowners are statistically less likely to have a will or trust prepared in the event of their death, possibly leaving loved ones without an opportunity to inherit wealth across generations. Sabrina Bazile, senior program manager for the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, discusses the issue.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71495766Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:55:35 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsBlack and Brown homeowners are statistically less likely to have a will or trust prepared in the event of their death, possibly leaving loved ones without an opportunity to inherit wealth across generations. Sabrina Bazile, senior program manager for...Black and Brown homeowners are statistically less likely to have a will or trust prepared in the event of their death, possibly leaving loved ones without an opportunity to inherit wealth across generations. Sabrina Bazile, senior program manager for the Center for New York City Neighborhoods, discusses the issue.]]>1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/condo-conversions-and-homeownership--71003777Condominium, or condo, conversions have emerged as an option for renters in New York City that could be a promising solution to maintaining affordable housing. FM Home Loans President and CEO David Brecher dicusses condo conversions and homeownership in the city.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71003777Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:54:55 +0000New York Amsterdam NewsCondominium, or condo, conversions have emerged as an option for renters in New York City that could be a promising solution to maintaining affordable housing. FM Home Loans President and CEO David Brecher dicusses condo conversions and homeownership...Condominium, or condo, conversions have emerged as an option for renters in New York City that could be a promising solution to maintaining affordable housing. FM Home Loans President and CEO David Brecher dicusses condo conversions and homeownership in the city.]]>1882false2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-nyc-s-housing-for-health-initiative-and-whom-does-it-serve--70614167New York City’s housing crisis has been undeniable for decades. It drives gentrification and displacement in historically Black and Brown communities. It forces homeowners and tenants to leave the city while others end up on the streets or in shelters. Leora Jontef, NYC Health and Hospitals Senior Assistant Vice President of Housing and Real Estate, discuses the city’s housing and homeless crisis.
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