After combative hearing, court extends NYCHA project pause

After combative hearing, court extends NYCHA project pause

The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) argued it has the right to demolish and rebuild a public housing development and allow additional private housing while tenants said the plan violates laws, before an appellate court panel decided to keep a restraining order in place until they reach a decision. The panel in the Appellate Division, First Department, on Thursday after a sometimes combative hearing extended a temporary restraining order,…