In their WBAI debut, Ben and Jarrett interview Letitia James, the New York City public advocate and Democratic frontrunner for the nomination for state attorney general.
What lessons do the 14 detention facilities already in city neighborhoods have for the debate over where to put new ones? Our reporter and a veteran Bronx advocate weighed in on the air.
The city’s framework leaves big questions to answer, forces major issues off the table altogether, and triggers legitimate doubts about the unintended consequences of a rezoning. It also could be a genuine attempt to fashion the neighborhood everyone wants.
After years of pressure from advocates, the Water Board indicated this spring a new interest in rejiggering water fees to account for the cost of stormwater. Will that be part of the next year’s agenda?
The discussion was about her very progressive menu of policy ideas, from rent stabilization for all to single-payer healthcare to non-citizen voting.
The Landlord Ambassador initiative aims to recruit small- and medium-sized buildings into the city’s preservation programs.
‘To be truly universal, the system must also include a new long-term care benefit that meets the needs of older adults and people with disabilities.’
The political podcast will now be a live, drive-time call-in show.
The insurgent gubernatorial candidate of 2014 is again seeking statewide office, arguing the fair application of law is the best antidote to what she says is the president’s thirst for unfettered executive power.
The de Blasio administration is trying to defuse summer violence in a number of ways. One is by braiding anti-gun messaging with themes of identity and empowerment.