NYC NOW Morning Headlines: Federal Rental Aid Ending, NYPD Deploys Queens Q-Teams, and Hudson River Canoe Journey
Aug 11, 2025
New York housing officials are on edge as a federal rental assistance program nears its end, raising fears of rising homelessness. In Queens, the NYPD is rolling out new Q-teams to tackle issues like abandoned cars and noise complaints. Plus, an adventurous Ph.D. student has completed an epic canoe trip down the Hudson River, testing the water quality along the way. These insights combine urgent community concerns with stories of resilience and exploration.
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Federal Rental Aid Transition Strains Housing
- The end of a federal emergency voucher program is forcing local agencies to find new funding.
- NYCHA plans to shift 5,500 households to Section 8, halting new vouchers and straining waitlists.
NYPD Rolls Out Queens Q-Teams
- NYPD will deploy Q-teams in Queens to tackle abandoned cars, illegal mopeds, and noise complaints.
- Pilot teams handled 23,000+ calls and seized nearly 300 illegal e-bikes and scooters.
PhD Student Paddles Hudson In Red Canoe
- John Henkelman paddled the Hudson from Henderson Lake to New York in a red canoe.
- He tested water quality and raised money for river charities along the way.