Jonathan Bowles, Author at City Limits

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What has more than $1 billion in subsidies to major corporations bought for New York City? According to a new study from the Center for an Urban Future, a lot…

ByJonathan Bowles 9 minRead time

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Nov 2000

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W'BURG FACTORY GOES LUXURY RENTAL; $3,500 STUDIOS TO COME

One of the biggest and best buildings on the Williamsburg waterfront will soon be converted from manufacturing space into 184 Soho-priced studio apartments–even though local residents have pushed to keep…

ByJonathan Bowles 3 minRead time

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Nov 2000

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Zones of Contention

Waterfront neighborhoods have been dumping grounds for everything from waste stations to sewage plants. Residents are saying no more–and small businesses are getting caught in the crossfire.

ByJonathan Bowles 29 minRead time

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Dec 1999

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Fantasy Island

Mariners Harbor was supposed to make Staten Island a manufacturing mecca. But by hunting for headlines instead of plans that create jobs, city officials are squandering the borough’s big chance.

ByJonathan Bowles 25 minRead time

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Aug 1999

ARTS and CULTURE Government

ALBANY BUDGET: BREAKS FOR BANKS, BEER AND BOXING

The new state budget provides $375 million in tax cuts, and you may be surprised about who’ll be pocketing the savings.

ByJonathan Bowles 3 minRead time

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Jul 1999

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UNION BATTLES ACS REFORM

The city’s child welfare agency says more than 300 workers in the system don’t pass muster, the union says it’s just a case of union-busting.

ByJonathan Bowles 3 minRead time

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Jul 1999

Housing and Homelessness

BIG-BUCKS REAL ESTATE PLAN WILL STOP THE CHELSEA PRESSES

A rezoning proposal in Chelsea is up for consideration this week–if it passes, some two dozen printers will have to close up shop.

ByJonathan Bowles 4 minRead time

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May 1999

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Hostile Territory

Just when an economic resurgence is refueling Williamsburg manufacturing, new rivals prevent its expansion–by living in lofts instead of working in lofts.

ByJonathan Bowles 19 minRead time

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May 1999

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