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CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

CityViews: NY Desperately Needs More Advocates in Office

Kumar Rao | August 14, 2018

‘Too often, as we all know too well, Albany is a world unto itself, closed to outsiders, cut off from the public eye, prone to ugly backroom dealing and corrupted outcomes. ‘

Affordable Housing

Bushwick Plan’s Unveiling Nears Amid Tension Over Possible Rezoning

Sadef Ali Kully | August 1, 2018

Two Councilmembers invited neighborhood stakeholders to draft a rezoning plan. But it could encounter the same misgivings that top-down plans have faced.

Brooklyn

Video: Julia Salazar Hopes to Ride Progressive Wave to Primary Win

Jarrett Murphy | July 11, 2018

The discussion was about her very progressive menu of policy ideas, from rent stabilization for all to single-payer healthcare to non-citizen voting.

Brooklyn

CityViews: To Fix the Gowanus Expressway, it’s Time to Bury it

Carlo Scissura and Justin Brannan | June 14, 2018

‘The Gowanus expressway, which disrupts the street level experience of so many of our city’s most charming, most quickly-growing residential neighborhoods, is an aging remnant of a bygone era.’

Brooklyn

New York City’s Biggest ‘Food Swamps’

Lea Ceasrine | May 21, 2018

Scientists used to think ‘food deserts’ were linked to severe health risks, like obesity. But it turned out the existence of food swamps more accurately predicts obesity rates.

Brooklyn

Max & Murphy: Brooklyn BP Adams Undecided on Gov Pick, Hints at Mayoral Pitch

Jarrett Murphy | May 1, 2018

The borough president explained why he defends Mayor de Blasio, how he feels about Albany’s treatment of Brooklyn compared with other boroughs, and what his approach would be if he wins City Hall.

Video: War Vet Dem Trying to Flip NYC’s Lone ‘Red’ Congressional Seat Blue

Jarrett Murphy | March 7, 2018

Max Rose has money and backing but faces unfriendly political history. Watch an interview with the candidate.

Brooklyn

CityViews: Act Now to Prevent Heat Deaths and Build a Greener Gowanus

Michelle de la Uz | January 18, 2018

‘The proposed rezoning of Gowanus presents an unprecedented opportunity to tackle the urban heat island effect, saving lives while creating a more equitable and sustainable community.’

CITY WIRE: THE BLOG

Mayoral Debate and Other Showdowns Loom: Campaign Headlines for Oct. 10

Jarrett Murphy | October 10, 2017

Besides the mayoral debate, arguments over the New Jersey governorship, the statue of Columbus, the 43rd district Council seat and a key development site in Brooklyn are also in the headlines.

Election 2017

In Brooklyn, A Contest for Civil Court Judge

Abigail Savitch-Lew | September 7, 2017

An alternative roster of candidates is competing with the Democratic Party’s official slate.

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