Neal Ungerleider
During Superstorm Sandy, the waters of the Gowanus rose, posing a health risk to its neighbors.
‘Any re-zoning that labels itself environmentally ‘resilient’ or ‘sustainable,’ while failing to protect the residents and businesses who built this neighborhood from the concurrent crises of displacement and environmental racism, will not pass muster in our community.’
The measure to provide lawyers to low-income tenants facing the loss of their home in housing court has 42 Council sponsors but has not been scheduled for a vote.
The protestors called on the de Blasio administration to take on a broader rezoning of the area in order to control development. But the mayor isn’t the only politician who hasn’t rallied to that cause: While de Blasio has said “no.” other local pols have said nothing at all.
City Limits uses investigative journalism through the prism of New York City to identify urban problems, examine their causes, explore solutions, and equip communities to take action.
Founded in 1976 in the midst of New York’s fiscal crisis, City Limits exists to inform democracy and equip citizens to create a more just city. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by foundation support, ad sponsorship and donations from readers.
Support local, investigative journalism that has informed and empowered New Yorkers for 45 years.
Support local, investigative journalism that has informed and empowered New Yorkers for 45 years.
