2017 elections
Check Out Our Updated Guide to Who’s On the Ballot
City Limits |
The official list of candidates running in the September 12 primary is finally out, and we’ve revamped our listings for the Mayor and City Council races.
Affordable Housing
Frustration and Concerns Voiced at Long Island City Rezoning Workshop
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Some participants took issue with the Department of City Planning’s argument that without a rezoning, the neighborhood won’t get affordable housing.
40th district
Housing Pressures Drive Bids to Oust Flatbush Councilmember
Elizabeth Michaelson Monaghan |
In neighborhoods like Flatbush/Midwood, Crown Heights/Prospect Heights, South Crown Heights/Lefferts Gardens, and East Flatbush—the community districts with which Council district 40 overlaps—about a third of households are severely rent burdened.
Campaign 2017 Newswire
Malliotakis’ Appeal, Warrants Dismissed and other Campaign Headlines for Thursday August 10
Abigail Savitch-Lew |
Campaign and policy news for the five boroughs—and some facts from Gotham Gazette about the dismal state of the election process.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Broadway Junction, Construction Safety: Democracy’s Timetable for Thursday August 10
City Limits |
It’s a tad quieter today, but still the city that never sleeps.
