“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.”
affordability
Opinion: De Blasio’s RGB Must not Undo Progress Made in Albany for Tenants
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In order for the reforms in Albany to be powerful, the city has to do its part and help keep rents affordable.
Max & Murphy: Is the Williams Pipeline Dead, or Just Delayed?
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There’s the question of whether the federal government, whose climate-change skepticism stands in sharp contrast to the era’s consensus view, might overrule the states.
commuters
For Many Residents in Queens’ Transit Deserts, Congestion Pricing Remains a Hard Sell
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Many drivers and LIRR commuters in northeastern Queens, which includes several so-called “transit deserts” with limited subway access, remain skeptical of congestion pricing, even paired with proposed LIRR discounts.
AAR
In Win for Disabled Commuters, City Will Allow Access-a-Ride Vans to Use Bus Lanes
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Starting May 30, wheelchair-accessible AAR vans with four or more passengers will able to utilize dedicated bus lanes, an effort to speed up trips on the oft-criticized service.
Uncategorized
Watchdog Report Calls on MTA to Reform ‘Dysfunctional’ FOIL Process
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The MTA “lags badly behind” other government agencies when it comes to responding to Freedom of Information Law requests, a Reinvent Albany report says.
Affordable Housing
Data Reveal Threats to Affordable Housing Across NYC Neighborhoods
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The Association for Neighborhood Housing and Development released its annual data graphic report Thursday, cataloging the risks to affordable housing in each of the city’s 59 community districts.
chinatown
A Chinatown Matchmaker. An Immigration Crackdown. Who Decides What Love is?
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For a matchmaker in Flushing, a green-card holder or U.S. Citizen is what many clients are looking for. But most of them are also looking for something else.
CLARIFY
Apply Now: City Limits’ Paid Internship for NYC High School Students
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City Limits is now taking applications for the spring semester of our youth journalism training program, open to NYC high school students.
The Ride
‘You Fat Cats in Your $500 Suits!’: A History of New Yorkers Reacting to Subway Fare Hikes
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With the MTA set to vote on subway and bus fare hikes at the start of 2019, City Limits took a dive into news archives to see how New Yorkers reacted to the prospect of pricier commutes over the years.
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.