Jarrett Murphy
Thursday's hearing by the Bronx borough president was a step toward a City Council vote on one of the more controversial of the mayor's zoning proposal so far.
There were voices of support for a rezoning when Ruben Diaz Jr. convened a hearing on the city’s Jerome Avenue plan. And there was nuance from the councilwoman whose vote will matter most.
Nearly 100 apartments that were up for grabs at Pacific Park (the site formerly known as Atlantic Yards) through the city’s affordable housing lottery a year ago are now being listed on StreetEasy, because not enough of the lottery winners would take them.
There were moments of shouting and protest, as well as serious debate, at the last forum before the vote.
Plus … bollards, bollards everywhere?
Plus, Comptroller Stringer releases an audit of the Board of Elections.
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.
