RPA, Lewis Adams, Jorg Shubert, Hec Tate
RPA vice president for state programs and advocacy Kate Slevin (inset) says there are opportunities for the MTA to make life better for commuters right now, although deeper changes will require more resources.
Three months and change from a city election, the issue on most New Yorkers’ minds isn’t crime or housing or schools but transit—an essential part of local life that is largely outside the control of city officials.
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As the city predicted when the area was rezoned, most building going on now is for rent-regulated or ‘affordable housing.’ But there are signs that private movers and shakers are starting to shake and move.
In the complex politics around the East Harlem bid, where some community factions support a limited rezoning while many don’t want to see any rezoning at all, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer’s position could be very important, even if it is purely advisory.
Public Advocate hopeful JC Polanco also believes relatives of the severely mentally ill should be legally obligated to report when those patients appear dangerous.
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