NYC NOW NY State Senator Calls for Standards on Foreclosure Auction Sales, and Immigrants Face Tougher Citizenship Exam
Dec 4, 2025
Arun Vanakopal, a race and justice reporter at WNYC, shares insights on the upcoming changes to the naturalization test, highlighting potential barriers for immigrants, especially those less fluent in English. He dives into his family's experience with the current test format. Meanwhile, James Solomon, the newly elected Mayor of Jersey City, discusses his campaign focused on affordability and tenant protections, detailing the challenges ahead as he seeks to stabilize housing for residents.
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Foreclosure Calculations Lack Uniform Standards
- WNYC and New York Focus found lenders use two different interest-calculation methods in foreclosures with little court oversight.
- Senator Zellnor Myrie is proposing legislation to standardize how post-sale homeowner debt is calculated.
Jersey City Election Focused On Affordability
- James Solomon won Jersey City's mayoral race campaigning on affordability and tenant protections.
- He plans early legislation to strengthen tenant advocacy and stabilize property taxes amid a structural deficit.
Personal Family Experience With The Test
- Arun Vanakopal shared that his sister, who grew up in the U.S., found the naturalization test pretty easy.
- She recalled basic civics like amendments and rights, illustrating varied test experiences.