Homeless policy has dogged the last four mayors of New York City. A recent panel looked at how the next mayor might turn the page.
The Community Safety Act is seen as a response to the stop-and-frisk program. But backers say it also would prohibit police profiling of LGBTQ people.
Many in the Brownsville housing project profess no interest in the mayoral race. But being disengaged from the election doesn’t mean they’re disengaged from debate about where New York is headed.
The candidates for the fallen assemblyman’s seat must address not just the harassment scandal, but also the broader legacy of money and services he brought back to Bushwick.
Young people represent an entire orchard of apples that have not been picked. The candidate who figures this out could incrementally increase their chances of winning.
Tenant complaints usually involve violations of the city’s housing code. Chestnut Holdings buildings posts few of those, but some tenants say there are still serious problems.
Hunger strikes in Vancouver. Protests in Berlin. Anxiety in El Barrio. Around the globe, there’s a shared, growing worry about economic forces driving working-class people out of urban centers.
The new block associations could address many issues but would emphasize crime prevention. Some neighbors question whether crime is truly a threat.
The small McKinley Park branch in Dyker Heights bustles with immigrants but struggles to meet demand after years of cuts to the library system.
Proposals to put charters in existing school buildings often stir outrage. While teachers are worried about two such moves in Bushwick, few parents attended the public hearings.