“As we watch Brooklyn continue to evolve, it’s important that we preserve not only its history, but the livelihood of its native residents. It’s a balancing act, but our campaign aims to celebrate Brooklyn’s triumphs while also bringing much-needed attention to the 23% who live in poverty in our great borough.”
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600 People Pack Board’s Inwood Rezoning Hearing
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Community Board 12 has one month to deliberate the passionate views expressed on the Economic Development Corporation’s proposed neighborhood rezoning.
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Council To Hear Jerome Ave Stakeholders on Rezoning
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Residents will have a final chance to weigh in on the proposal at a hearing on Wednesday.
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Opinion: El Concejo Debe Rechazar o Reducir El Plan de Rezonificación de Jerome Avenue
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‘Le imploramos al Concejo que vote en contra de este plan, el cual es completamente inapropiado para nuestro vecindario. ‘
Bronx
Opinion: Una Rezonificación Que Transforme Todo El Bronx Es Posible
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El futuro plan para la avenida Jerome representa una tremenda oportunidad con un potencial de trasformación no solo para los vecindarios circundantes, sino también para todo el Bronx.
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ZoneIn Video Tour: A Jerome Avenue Resident’s Take on the Looming Rezoning
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Take a tour of the Jerome Avenue area—and hear a perspective on the issues surrounding the proposed rezoning—with resident and activist Carmen Vega-Rivera.
Council Passes East Harlem, Bedford Union Armory, Certificate of No Harassment
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Thursday was a big day for the Council, which approved two controversial rezonings and a long-awaited, landmark initiative to curb harassment.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
Mayor De Blasio’s Record on Jobs and The Economy
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‘There are questions, however, about the degree to which the progressive mayor deserves credit for the city’s continued overall economic boom and to what extent de Blasio has really shrunk economic inequality beyond simply income.’ From our 2017 election partners.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
Mayor De Blasio’s Record on Budgeting and Fiscal Health
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‘As de Blasio seeks a likely reelection on Tuesday, budget watchdogs warn that the incumbent Democrat might face his biggest tests in a second term, to which there are no easy solutions.’ From our 2017 election coverage partners.
Campaign 2017: The Policy Shop
De Blasio’s Record on NYCHA
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‘Despite signs of further improvement down the road, NYCHA continues to have major problems, including too many units still in disrepair, and there has been vocal pushback from residents concerning the administration’s willingness to lease NYCHA land to private developers.’ From our 2017 election partners.