‘The de Blasio administration has had the tools at its disposal to produce more deeply affordable housing for New York City’s poorer residents, who are disproportionately black and Latino.’
‘We’ve noticed how recent rezoning efforts in low-income neighborhoods have failed to benefit long-term residents and community members. Those are disturbing trends the Bronx should make every effort to avoid, rather than repeat.’
Let public advocates focus on being ombudspersons, not policy makers. Strengthen the borough presidents’ land-use power. Put Council members in charge of community boards. And more.
‘The governor and state legislature now have the opportunity to do something to help the people most at risk of homelessness.’
‘The ULURP decision-makers cannot avoid the real question at stake: Will the city recommit to incarceration for generations to come, or will New Yorkers chart a new course?’
‘Rikers Island has been a human rights atrocity since the 1930s, and we are closer than ever to closing it.’
‘To successfully protect our youth and eliminate lead poisoning, the city will need to be vigilant in enforcing the new standards and fostering a culture of compliance with lead laws.’
‘Progressives do not become progressives by exclusively catering to the building and construction trade unions interests, regardless of the merit or cause.’
‘With our lives before us, we are struggling to envision a future in the city in which we were born and raised.’
‘This is the type of investment that will pay for itself tenfold by keeping our neighbors in their homes and by keeping our communities strong.’
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