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Councilmembers Brad Lander and Stephen Levin had both previously expressed support for the plan, but said their ultimate approval depended on the city committing to repairs at the Gowanus and…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Oct 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

NYC Expands Program to Deny Construction Permits Based on Tenant Harassment History

The Certificate of No Harassment (CONH) Program has forced owners of certain properties to prove they have not harassed tenants before they can receive DOB permits.

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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Jun 2021

Government

In Brooklyn Political Launching Pad, Another Highly Competitive Council Race

The competition is especially hot, if civil, in Brooklyn’s 39th City Council District, one of the most politically-active areas in the city, with some of the highest voter turnout rates,…

ByKira Silbergeld/Gotham Gazette

ByLaura Glesby/Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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Jun 2021

Economy Government News

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

Although overall more tame than the most recent Democratic and Republican debates for mayor, Wednesday’s event was not without fireworks. Within the first few minutes, Caruso-Cabrera, who ran for Congress…

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Government Justice Transportation

The Policy Shop: Subways Every Six Minutes, Green Infrastructure and Childcare for All

Candidates for NYC mayor and other posts continued to publish big ideas for the city’s problems, including hunger, transit, gun violence and a pitch for universal childcare for kids…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Government

The Policy Shop: Sex Work, Social Housing and 15-Minute Neighborhoods

It’s snowing outside, but it’s been raining policy in New York’s 2021 campaigns. Here’s the first installment of a series breaking down some of the big ideas.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Podcasts

Brad Lander Explains His Vision for an Activist Comptroller’s Office

Can audits, pension investments, and policy reports combat climate change and craft a more equal New York?

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Oct 2020

Opinion

Opinion: Councilmember Relies on Misleading Data in Push for Unjust Gowanus Rezoning

‘This planned rezoning is part of the all-too-familiar de Blasio approach of targeting working class neighborhoods, industrial hubs, and communities of color for luxury condo development.’

ByElyse Shuk

ByNora Almeida

ByJack Riccobono

ByKatia Kelly 10Comments

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Sep 2020

Housing and Homelessness News

Debate in Gowanus About Whether to Pause or Push Rezoning

The last de Blasio rezoning is moving into a public review, where the pros and cons of virtual engagement will be on display.

BySadef Ali Kully 3Comments

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Jul 2020

Government Justice Podcasts

A Budget that Either Clobbers or Coddles the NYPD

Two things can be said about the fiscal 2021 budget. One is that it made almost no one happy. The other is that it did not meaningfully reduce the operational…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Councilmembers Confirm Support for Gowanus Rezoning After NYC Commits to NYCHA Repairs

NYC Expands Program to Deny Construction Permits Based on Tenant Harassment History

In Brooklyn Political Launching Pad, Another Highly Competitive Council Race

Four Takeaways From NYC’s Democratic Comptroller Debate

The Policy Shop: Subways Every Six Minutes, Green Infrastructure and Childcare for All

Brad Lander Explains His Vision for an Activist Comptroller’s Office

Opinion: Councilmember Relies on Misleading Data in Push for Unjust Gowanus Rezoning

Debate in Gowanus About Whether to Pause or Push Rezoning

A Budget that Either Clobbers or Coddles the NYPD

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