“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.”
City & State Budgets on Mostly Solid Ground, with Major Questions Looming
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The state budget remains far more precariously placed in the case of a downturn, even though one isn’t expected to hit soon.
Agenda 2019: High Hopes for Long-Awaited Reforms
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A slew of election, campaign finance, and other reforms now seem all but assured to pass in 2019 (though few are counting any chickens before they hatch).
Next Steps for 3 City Charter Revisions Passed Election Day
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Mayor Bill de Blasio, who empaneled a charter revision commission last year that put the proposals on the ballot, argued that the proposals would strengthen democracy in the city.
Opinion: Pushing the Envelope on Rent Reform in Albany 2019
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‘Let’s be clear: universal rent control is not a radical idea. ‘
As Affordability Crisis Becomes More Acute, Real Estate Donations Emerge as Litmus Test for Some Democrats
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New York’s real-estate industry has long played a significant role in funding candidates of both major parties. But as voters focus on the housing crisis and the state’s broken campaign finance laws, some progressive Democrats have begun to reject real-estate money.
Allegations of Tenant Harassment in Bushwick Spotlight Issues with City Enforcement, State Rent Laws
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On a rent strike since before the October rally, all of the tenants of 431 Bleecker Street have been embroiled in multiple lawsuits, some still pending, and frustrating efforts to seek help from a variety of governmental entities responsible for oversight.
Opinion: Infrastructure Planning Should Not Include Vilifying Workers
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‘We cannot talk about the building and infrastructure needs without including those who will physically do the often dangerous work.’
Agenda 2019: Long List of Transit Questions Starts with Saving the Subways
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In many ways, the stars are very much aligned. But the challenges are just as monumental as the opportunities.
Agenda 2019
Opinion: Designing Bus Routes to Attract Passengers and Reverse Declining Ridership
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‘Bus Ridership in New York City is on the decline, and the Fast Forward Plan will not reverse this trend unless its focus is changed to make it more passenger friendly.’
Opinion: Enact Sweeping Criminal Justice Reform Responsibly
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‘There should have been, but frequently was not, pushback when these draconian laws and policies were gathering steam. Now, the danger runs in the other direction.’