El problema de las elecciones especiales es que traen un nivel de participación patético y bajo. El concejo de la ciudad tiene dos vacantes ahora y tres más en perspectiva, con elecciones especiales programadas para diciembre, febrero y (probablemente) marzo. Aquí hay una mirada a quién se está postulando.
city contracts
NYC to Cancel Contracts with Trump Organization, Citing Capitol Insurrection
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The city will start the process of terminating the company’s contracts to operate the Central Park Carousel, Wollman and Lasker ice skating rinks and the Ferry Point Golf Course in the Bronx.
child poverty
Bronx Families Face Greatest Barriers to ‘Well-Being’ Across New York’s Counties, Report Finds
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A new report by Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York, released Monday, analyzed pre-pandemic data to determine where the level of various risks to families’ well-being stood before the COVID-19 crisis.
state of the state
Cuomo’s 2021 Agenda Should Focus on Looming Evictions Crisis, Housing Advocates Say
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In his Monday speech, Cuomo spoke vaguely about providing resources to tenants and small landlords. He made specific reference only to his proposal to outlaw fees on overdue rent—which does not address the overdue rent itself.
Política
¿Cómo llegamos a este punto de la invasión del Capitolio de los Estados Unidos?
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El pasado 6 de enero una turba violenta de manifestantes atacaron y entraron en el Capitolio de Estados Unidos así que ¿qué fue esto?
2021 election
Max & Murphy on the Issues: Policing
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In the first in a series of video briefings about the top issues of Campaign 2021, the hosts of WBAI’s Max & Murphy Show break down the sprawling issues of crime, punishment and fairness that face the city.
Aging
Mark Your Calendars: A Mayoral Forum on Aging in NYC
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It’s hard to predict how the city will change under the next mayor. One near certainty is that the aging of the city’s population will create policy opportunities and challenges.
Election 2021
Your 2020-2021 Special Elections Tracker
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The prelude to the main event in 2021 is a quintet of special elections to replace Councilmembers who have departed.
Manhattan DA
The Check In: The Crowded Race for Manhattan’s Next DA
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City Limits’ editor Jarrett Murphy catches us up on the ongoing Manhattan District Attorney’s race. At least eight candidates are running, several of whom have announced policies that could greatly reshape the office’s role.
Election 2021
¿Cómo funcionará el voto por orden de preferencia en la ciudad de Nueva York?
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Explicamos cómo funcionará por medio de un ejemplo ficticio para demostrar el nuevo sistema en 2021 y en adelante.
Election 2021
How Manhattan’s Next DA Might Handle Lying Cops and Bad Prosecutors
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Tahanie Aboushi is calling for independent investigations, more disclosure and a skeptical eye toward allegations of resisting arrest or assaulting a police officer.