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One-Shot Deal Fails Tenants in NYC | New York City News
New York City’s “One-Shot Deal” program, designed to save low-income renters from eviction, is failing thousands—despite Mayor Mamdani’s promises to expand tenant protections. Applicants face crushing red tape: confusing communication, scheduling nightmares, and automatic denials for missing paperwork they didn’t know about. Without legal advocates, most tenants get stuck in bureaucratic limbo. The city blames soaring demand and strict eligibility rules, but critics say the system is broken. Even as emergency grants help tens of thousands, many still fall through the cracks—like a 30-year…
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