What does it take to dismantle centuries of housing discrimination and segregation to create a more just Long Island?
As Executive Director of Long Island Housing Services, it starts with showing up, speaking out—and refusing to accept systems that were designed to keep people apart.
👉 Watch the interview now: Long Island Changemakers: Ian Wilder, Esq.
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ASL interpreters are available upon request by August 1, 2025.
*Esta capacitación GRATUITA proporcionará servicios de interpretación en español.
Este seminario web sobre Reconsideración del Valor de Tasación sobre cómo impugnar tasaciones incorrectas de viviendas contará con intérpretes de Español
July 23, 2025/23 de julio de 2025 @ 10 AM – 11 AM EST via Zoom
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This training will provide ASL interpretation. (more…)
Contact Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and your Congressperson to restore Fair Housing funding for Long Island today! https://secure.everyaction.com/K2BPVSfC_UmC8aN8sLEhLg2The Trump Administration is trying to end the Fair Housing education and enforcement entirely by zeroing out the HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) budget in the FY26 federal budget. This would jeopardize the critical work we do to educate about and combat housing discrimination.
Members of Congress need to hear from you this week while they are home on break. As the activists in the fair housing movement, your expertise is invaluable to congressional members as they make policy decisions that will impact communities across the country.
Contact my Congressperson and Senators NOW! (more…)You previously came out to support Long Island Housing Services when U.S. Department of Housing and Urban attempted to unlawfully terminate Fair Housing Enforcement contract in February, which is the middle of the grant year.
Now the Trump Administration is trying to end the program entirely by zeroing out the HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) budget in the FY26 federal budget. This would jeopardize the critical work we do to combat housing discrimination.
As seen in Newsday
Long Island Housing Services (LIHS) and an individual Complainant settled their complaints of housing discrimination. LIHS’ complaint was based on Source of Income and Familial Status. The individual Complainant filed a complaint based on Source of Income Discrimination. Both complaints were filed against Keith Goehring, the owner of a single-family home located in Holbrook, New York. The complaints were also filed against Wendy Levine, who interacted with the individual Complainant and LIHS testers. (more…)
Long Island Housing Services (LIHS) settled a housing discrimination complaint against Howard Hanna Coach Realtors and Justine Nerzig based on an allegation of Source of Income Discrimination. Howard Hanna Coach Realtors is a licensed real estate company with an office in Huntington, New York. Nerzig is a licensed real estate agent with Howard Hanna Coach Realtors. (more…)
As seen in Newsday, Long Island Business News, and The Real Deal
Long Island Housing Services (LIHS) settled a housing discrimination complaint against Compass Greater NY LLC and Karen Elefante based on allegations of Familial Status and Source of Income Discrimination. Compass Great NY LLC is a licensed real estate company with an office in Rockville Centre, New York. Elefante is a licensed real estate agent with Compass Greater NY LLC. (more…)
🍎 4/9/25 NYS Division of Human Rights 80 Years of Progress: Building A Future of Belonging conference at Fordham University. Long Island Housing Services Executive Director Ian Wilder speaking on 4/9//25 11:45am-12:35pm Fair Housing: Enforcement and Best Practices (CLE panel) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-all-belong-here-symposium-tickets-1218466950449 (more…)
Contact Senator Schumer, Senator Gillibrand, and your Congressperson to restore Fair Housing funding for Long Island today! https://secure.everyaction.com/K2BPVSfC_UmC8aN8sLEhLg2The Trump Administration is trying to end the Fair Housing education and enforcement entirely by zeroing out the HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP) budget in the FY26 federal budget. This would jeopardize the critical work we do to educate about and combat housing discrimination.
Members of Congress need to hear from you this week while they are home on break. As the activists in the fair housing movement, your expertise is invaluable to congressional members as they make policy decisions that will impact communities across the country. More information.
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