Norman Oder, Author at City Limits

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Some parents are willing to look at locations on the west side of hazardous Third Avenue, while others want the city to consider using eminent domain.

ByNorman Oder 14 minRead time

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Jan 2014

Housing and Homelessness

For Sunset Park, Proposed BRT Routes Could Help Foster Jobs

After a campaign pledge by Mayor de Blasio, a report suggests eight new bus routes around the city that would help fulfill it.

ByNorman Oder 5 minRead time

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Jan 2014

Government

New Brooklyn Beep Adams Offers Continuity and Change

In an interview with the Brooklyn Bureau, he talks about building on predecessor Marty Markowitz’s efforts while broadening focus to the vulnerable.

ByNorman Oder 15 minRead time

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Oct 2013

Housing and Homelessness

Forest City Ratner Again Gets Extension from MTA

The developer has pushed back for a second time the formal start of construction on a new railyard, raising new questions about the timeline for promised housing.

ByNorman Oder 10 minRead time

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Aug 2013

Government Investigations

Real-Estate Lobby Dives into Central Brooklyn Council Race

Amid a field of progressive candidates, the developer-backed Jobs for New York PAC’s support for one candidate both boosts her efforts–and makes her a target.

ByNorman Oder 23 minRead time

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Jun 2013

Education Government

Library Vital to Immigrants Squeezed by City Budget

The small McKinley Park branch in Dyker Heights bustles with immigrants but struggles to meet demand after years of cuts to the library system.

ByNorman Oder 12 minRead time

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May 2013

ARTS and CULTURE Housing and Homelessness

City Downplays Ratner's Role In Carousel Recovery

The developer defrayed the city’s costs, helping to save the treasured ride but amplifying questions about whether private donations to favored causes influence policymakers.

ByNorman Oder 5 minRead time

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May 2013

Uncategorized

Red Cross Defends Sandy Record, Gives to Brooklyn Recovery

Under fire for slow spending of the millions it raised after the superstorm, the organization unveiled grants to rebuild places like Canarsie and Sheepshead Bay.

ByNorman Oder 8 minRead time

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Apr 2013

Government

For Next Brooklyn Borough President, What’s the Agenda?

Observers stress sharing prosperity, strategic use of capital funds, better community boards, and more transparency.

ByNorman Oder 1 minRead time

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Apr 2013

Government

Former Gadfly Cop Nears Coronation as Brooklyn Borough President

State Sen. Eric Adams faces virtually no opposition in his bid for borough hall—the latest step in his evolution from controversial activist to political leader.

ByNorman Oder 40 minRead time

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Frustration at Lack of Sites to Ease School Crowding in Sunset Park

For Sunset Park, Proposed BRT Routes Could Help Foster Jobs

New Brooklyn Beep Adams Offers Continuity and Change

Forest City Ratner Again Gets Extension from MTA

Real-Estate Lobby Dives into Central Brooklyn Council Race

Library Vital to Immigrants Squeezed by City Budget

City Downplays Ratner's Role In Carousel Recovery

Red Cross Defends Sandy Record, Gives to Brooklyn Recovery

For Next Brooklyn Borough President, What’s the Agenda?

Former Gadfly Cop Nears Coronation as Brooklyn Borough President

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