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“Redirecting our public funds to a public bank would enable the city to divest from banks that harm New Yorkers, and invest in tenant-owned housing, community land trusts, worker cooperative…

ByJodie Leidecker 3Comments

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Jul 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Opinion

Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca

“For years, Citi has refused to confront the issue of its fossil fuel business. And so, we are there, outside the bank’s headquarters, blocking the doors, being led away in…

ByAlec Connon 0Comments

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Apr 2024

Climate and Environment Education Government

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

“My house gets flooded every single year,” 16-year old Diana Ramirez told City Limits, one of many New York City youth who took to the streets in the lead up…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

At a a recent hearing, members of the NYC Banking Commission heard from advocates who described redlining, predatory and discriminatory lending practices, and substantial investments in the fossil fuel industry…

ByDoug Turetsky 0Comments

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Mar 2017

Opinion

CityViews: State Board’s Decision Leaves Low-Wage Workers in Peril

The Cuomo administration must appeal the gutting of rules to protect workers from paying exorbitant fees to receive their own wages.

ByAndy Morrison

ByRachel Laforest 0Comments

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Nov 2015

Uncategorized

Worst Landlord List: When Shame Loses its Sting

It’s great to know who the lousy property owners are. But people who fail to provide heat, neglect lead paint or look the other way for rats and roaches are…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness

Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds

Advocates want $492 million from firms including Bank of America (being “exorcised” of toxic loans by Rev. Billy Talen, above) spent on housing programs. The governor has other uses in…

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

Opinion: Wall Street Fuels Predatory Real Estate. It’s Time for a Public Bank Alternative

Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

CityViews: State Board’s Decision Leaves Low-Wage Workers in Peril

Worst Landlord List: When Shame Loses its Sting

Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds

Newsletter

Opinion: Wall Street Fuels Predatory Real Estate. It’s Time for a Public Bank Alternative

Opinion: Why We’re Getting Arrested at Citibank in Tribeca

What Do NYC Youth Want for Earth Day? An End to Fossil Fuels.

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

CityViews: State Board’s Decision Leaves Low-Wage Workers in Peril

Worst Landlord List: When Shame Loses its Sting

Dispute Over Cuomo’s Use of Bank Settlement Funds

Newsletter

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