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Documents about the Inwood Rezoning

Analysis: Now What? 5 Things De Blasio Can Focus on Instead of the White House

Bill de Blasio is never going to be president. But he is going to be a former mayor someday. And he has a little less than 27 months to shape just what that legacy looks like, and the kind of city we get to live in when he's gone.
In Wake of Hurricane Dorian, Brooklyn Rep. Clarke Seeks Protected Status for Bahamians

'As a Caribbean-American myself, my heart hurts for those whose lives have changed as they know it back home in the Caribbean,' Clarke told the news site Caribbean Life.
How to Care for Your NYC Street Tree, and Strengthen Democracy

A reader recently asked about an ailing tree on her block. She had reported it to the city but nothing was happening. What could she do?
Income Inequality is Making it Harder to Escape Storm Risk on Staten Island

In areas hit hard by Sandy, the choice between rebuilding or retreating isn't easy for anyone. It's harder for those whose finances make elevating their home or accepting a buyout all but impossible.