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On Sunday’s episode of City Watch on WBAI, award-winning columnist Ross Barkan and progressive political strategist Trip Yang breakdown the general election results and talk about what’s ahead next year.

ByDavid Brand 4 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government Justice

GOP Judge Leads in Queens for First Time in Decades. How’d That Happen?

After a tally of machine ballots, Joseph Kasper leads Paul Vallone, the scion of a Democratic political dynasty and a term-limited city councilmember, by more than 1,700 votes in the…

ByDavid Brand 18 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

The bill would give tenants the right to a lease renewal in most cases and curb unlimited rent hikes in non-stabilized apartments. Incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is running for…

ByDavid Brand 6 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

Pioneering Tenant Group Champions Rights of NYC’s 35K Supportive Housing Residents

The city’s sprawling, patchwork supportive housing network is designed to provide homes and services for people who have experienced homelessness. But too often the model leads to unnecessary restrictions, inconsistencies…

ByDavid Brand 13 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government

On Staten Island, It’s Red vs. Blue in Tight City Council Race

“Albanese might have the support of the law enforcement union, but I think more law enforcement officers would rather lick the floor of the Ferry Terminal than vote for him,”…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDavid Brand 5 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government

NYC General Election Day: Updates From Across the Boroughs

New York City will choose its next mayor on Tuesday. Check here throughout the day for developments in the 2021 election.

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDavid Brand

ByAdi Talwar

ByLiz Donovan 13 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government Justice News

What About Those Judges? A Guide to NYC’s 2021 Judicial Ballot

On Tuesday, New Yorkers will head to the polls to cast ballots for New York City’s next mayor, comptroller, public advocates, borough presidents and City Council members. Some voters will…

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDaniel Parra

ByDavid Brand

ByEse Olumhense 43 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government News Podcasts

City Watch: Today’s the Day to Choose NYC’s Next Mayor. Get Up to Speed Here.

It’s been nearly a year since Democratic frontrunner Eric Adams officially kicked off his campaign for mayor and seven months since his Republican opponent Curtis Sliwa entered the race. New…

ByDavid Brand 5 minRead time

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Nov 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

NYC’s New Housing Voucher Rules Will Drastically Expand Income Eligibility for Renewals

A new rule for CityFHEPS rental assistance vouchers greatly increases the eligibility income for renewal—a response to criticism that the previous, stricter criteria would force participants to the edge of…

ByDavid Brand 7 minRead time

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

New Interactive Maze Illustrates Hurdles to Housing for Homeless New Yorkers

RxHome, the organization behind the project, said the spiral maze is intended to show those who have not experienced homelessness or housing instability the various hurdles to finding a home,…

ByDavid Brand 6 minRead time

David Brand

City Watch: A Wild Year Ahead in New York Politics

GOP Judge Leads in Queens for First Time in Decades. How’d That Happen?

Letitia James Backs ‘Good Cause’ Eviction Bill in Run for New York Governor

Pioneering Tenant Group Champions Rights of NYC’s 35K Supportive Housing Residents

On Staten Island, It’s Red vs. Blue in Tight City Council Race

NYC General Election Day: Updates From Across the Boroughs

What About Those Judges? A Guide to NYC’s 2021 Judicial Ballot

City Watch: Today’s the Day to Choose NYC’s Next Mayor. Get Up to Speed Here.

New Interactive Maze Illustrates Hurdles to Housing for Homeless New Yorkers

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