Boroughs
Residents Demand City Build Bridge to Reconnect Van Cortlandt Park
Jordan Moss |
Activists and pols say it’s the least DEP can do in light of the over-budget billions they’re spending on the filtration plant.
Boroughs
Borough's Community Boards Push for Greater Impact
Oliver Morrison |
Training members and securing funds to hire city planning advisers is critical, officials say.
Bronx
De Blasio Era Doesn't Discourage Bronx Charter School Applicant
Jacob Kring-Schreifels |
A New Jersey charter chain is looking to launch a school in the Belmont section of the Bronx. It will avoid the co-location controversy, but has encountered others in its past.
Boroughs
Students, Teachers Say Roll-Out of New GED Has Been Flawed
Oliver Morrison |
They say they haven’t had the resources and preparation to gear up for the newer, tougher TASC exam.
Boroughs
Outer Borough BIDs Struggle With Low Budgets, Little Impact
Patrick Gillespie |
While well-funded business improvement districts are major players in thriving commercial districts, many outer borough BIDs have too few resources to make a difference.
Bronx
Confusion Over Special Elections in the Bronx
Jordan Moss |
No one knows yet how Governor Cuomo (even the governor himself!) will fill 11 empty seats in the state legislature, including two in the borough.
Bronx
Bronx Council Newcomer Gibson Gets Key Post
Jordan Moss |
Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson joined almost every borough colleague opposing Mark-Viverito for Council, but nonetheless was awarded control of the public safety committee.
Boroughs
Council Freshman Cohen Steers Clear of Progressive Caucus
Jordan Moss |
While not ruling out joining the group, the new District 11 councilmember—and self-described progressive—says he plans to focus on bread-and-butter issues.
Boroughs
Is the Bronx as Progressive as De Blasio Says?
Kate Pastor |
The mayor lauds the borough’s “progressive values,” but the buzzword’s application to Bronx politics is uneven at best—a fact that may complicate the mayor’s ability to execute his agenda.
Bronx
Bronx Pols Get Council Leadership Posts
Jarrett Murphy |
Six committees will be led by members from the Bronx, including public safety and public housing.
