Government
NYC Housing Calendar, Oct. 28-Nov. 4
Jeanmarie Evelly |
City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: Revitalize the Mayor’s Office for International Affairs
Emmitt Sklar |
“Vexed by scandal and hemmed in by the mayor’s focus on style over substance, the office is missing opportunities to advance the city through global partnerships and is in desperate need of revitalization.” Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography OfficeMayor Eric Adams delivers remarks at the Turkish flag raising ceremony in Manhattan on Oct. 29, 2022. CityViews are readers’ opinions, not those of City Limits. Add your voice today!
Government
On the Issues: What the Presidential Candidates Have Said About Immigration
Daniel Parra |
While they differ in their approach, some see a convergence between the two main presidential candidates when it comes to border policy, noting with surprise that Vice President Harris has put forth some of the most restrictive proposals in decades from a Democrat.
Podcasts
PODCAST: ¿Cómo suena la desinformación en la radio para los latinos en Estados Unidos?
Daniel Parra |
Los latinos son ávidos consumidores de audio y según una encuesta de Nielsen, la radio llega al 94 por ciento de los adultos hispanos, unos puntos por encima de lo que consume la población general, 90 por ciento.
Government
What Could a Trump or Harris Win Mean for New York’s Climate Goals?
Mariana Simões |
The November presidential election is pivotal, environmental advocates say: Americans are deciding between Vice President Kamala Harris, who has a track record in climate action, and Donald Trump, who continuously denies that climate change exists.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Opinion: The Mayor’s Ballot Questions Are a Quiet Power Grab
Darío Maestro |
“In the midst of a five-count federal indictment, Mayor Adams is rushing to ask New Yorkers at the ballot for more power and less oversight.”
Government
City Council to Probe Mayor’s City of Yes for Housing Plan
Jeanmarie Evelly |
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams slated two days of public meetings, for Oct. 21 and 22, where lawmakers will probe the Adams administration’s zoning reform package. She also announced the Council’s intention to put forth its own “thorough housing action plan,” as part of the final negotiations.
Government
City Must Keep Funding Mainchance Homeless Drop-In Center, Court Rules
Patrick Spauster |
A state judge ruled that the city terminated the homeless center’s contract without rational basis, ensuring the Midtown East center can continue to operate until 2026.
Government
‘Again & Again, For Years’: Read the Corruption Allegations Against Mayor Eric Adams
Jeanmarie Evelly, Mariana Simões, Tatyana Turner, Chris Janaro and Daniel Parra |
A federal indictment unsealed Thursday accuses Adams of accepting bribes—including illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel perks—from Turkish nationals and at least one official, during both his time as mayor and as Brooklyn borough president.
Government
What They’re Saying: Reactions to Eric Adams’ Federal Indictment
Jeanmarie Evelly |
After news broke Wednesday night that the mayor was indicted by federal prosecutors, a chorus of elected officials and local leaders have called for Eric Adams to resign, while others say they’re withholding judgement until more details are released. Adams has maintained his innocence.
