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Advocates believe the two bills under consideration would help, but say broader changes are needed to fix the system and facilitate the closure of Rikers Island.

ByJarrett Murphy 8Comments

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Jun 2019

CLARIFY

Overlooked in Debate Over E-Bikes, Pedicab Drivers Hope for a Boost

As Albany considers broadly legalizing e-bikes and e-scooters, some pedicab drivers are hoping changes in state and local law will allow them to use pedal assistance

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Jun 2019

Max & Murphy: Eric Adams Says Speaker & Comptroller Are Both Wrong on Campaign Finance

The beep weighed in on the beef between two of his likely 2021 rivals and also talked about borough jails, NYCHA develpment and the Queens DA’s race. Plus, a look…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2019

NYCHA Opinion

Opinion: Abolish This Luxury Property Tax Break and Save NYCHA

‘We’re cosponsoring legislation that will reform the Cooperative / Condominium Property Tax Abatement by ending tax breaks for luxury owners who don’t need them.’

ByRobert Rodriguez

ByJulia Salazar 2Comments

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Jun 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Sweeping Deal on Rent Regulations Shifts Power to Tenants Across NYS

Everyone from rent-stabilized renters to rent-controlled tenants to people who live in mobile-home parks would be affected by the reforms, which now await action by Gov. Cuomo.

ByJarrett Murphy 9Comments

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Jun 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Tenant Groups Launch Last-Minute Salvo Against MCIs

Are Major Capital Improvements a major factor in keeping New York City’s rent-regulated housing in good shape? Tenant groups say no.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: NYC Can’t Close Rikers Until Albany Fixes Parole

‘With over 600 people held on technical parole violations at Rikers every day, it is time we recognize that the system is not working.’

ByKeith Powers 0Comments

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May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Stop Pitting Home-Care Workers Against Employers

State regulations force workers to accept dire wages, and it’s time for the state to take responsibility for covering these costs and rectifying a system it has neglected for decades.

ByTara Klein 0Comments

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May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: The Equity Case for E-Bikes and E-Scooters in New York City

‘Lawmakers don’t have to spend a dime of taxpayer money to get access to e-bikes and e-scooters, and to start improving local transportation for all New Yorkers right now. They…

ByJonathan Westin 5Comments

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May 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Tenants, Landlords Will Testify on New York’s Rent Laws

With the date for state rent laws to expire approaching, the Senate Majority announced Monday a series of public hearings will be held on rent regulation and tenant protection issues.

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

Legislature Closing in on Narrow Reforms to the State’s Parole System

Overlooked in Debate Over E-Bikes, Pedicab Drivers Hope for a Boost

Max & Murphy: Eric Adams Says Speaker & Comptroller Are Both Wrong on Campaign Finance

Opinion: Abolish This Luxury Property Tax Break and Save NYCHA

Sweeping Deal on Rent Regulations Shifts Power to Tenants Across NYS

Tenant Groups Launch Last-Minute Salvo Against MCIs

Opinion: NYC Can’t Close Rikers Until Albany Fixes Parole

Opinion: Stop Pitting Home-Care Workers Against Employers

Opinion: The Equity Case for E-Bikes and E-Scooters in New York City

Tenants, Landlords Will Testify on New York’s Rent Laws

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