Citywide
A Matter Of Interpretation: How Will Court View J-51?
Nicholas Jahr |
Tax breaks for landlords and rent rates for thousands of tenants hang in the balance as a high court decision is awaited.
Bronx
All Together Now: Toward A Better Land Use Process
Nicholas Jahr |
An expert in local “progressive community-based planning” explains what that means and how to do it.
Economy
Maybe Beloved Shops Don't Have To Disappear
Nicholas Jahr |
A range of ideas is proffered to stall the trend of older businesses’ extinction – though it could be too late for one block in Chelsea.
Anthony Weiner
Paying Today's Rent Leaves Little To Spare
Nicholas Jahr |
The burden of rent is bringing the status of the ‘near-poor’ closer to that of the poor.
ARTS and CULTURE
Why 'The Other Half' Lived — And Lives On
Nicholas Jahr |
A book explores the ideology and influence of Jacob Riis.
