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‘There is a continuing series of feasibility studies that generate money for consultants along with free publicity for elected officials. At the end of the day, the long abandoned Brooklyn…

ByLarry Penner 8Comments

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Alarmist Commentary on City Budget Misjudges Responsible Growth

‘For some observers the prospect of slower revenue growth means that the City must tighten its belt and reduce its workforce. Hooverism never dies, does it?’

ByJames Parrott 0Comments

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Dec 2018

Economy

UrbaNerd: Who Holds New York City’s Debt?

New York City certainly knows how much it owes to municipal bondholders—about $37 billion—for lending it the money to build bridges, schools and other important stuff. But it doesn’t know…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Dec 2018

Government

Key Decisions Loom for Citywide Effort to Involve Residents in Budget Decisions

When it comes to participatory budgeting, the work of actually making the city’s democracy more vibrant is just beginning.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Fixing NY’s ‘Dictatorial’ Budget Process is the Reform We Need Most

‘There’s plenty of things to worry about, ethics included, and a need for action on all of them. But without a reasoned and careful reform of the budget process they…

ByRichard Brodsky 0Comments

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Nov 2018

Opinion

CityViews: NYC’s Transit Workers Deserve Help, Not the Hatchet

‘Instead of trying to eliminate positions, advocates, officials—and pundits writing in the safety of their offices—should join TWU Local 100’s efforts to better protect transit workers.’

ByTony Utano 2Comments

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Oct 2018

Government

We’ve Got Issues: The Candidates for Governor on Education

Do we need more charter schools? Should public colleges be free? What role should tests play in the lives of students and teachers? On these and other topics, here’s where…

ByKate Pastor 1Comment

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Oct 2018

Justice

Low Pay for Public Defenders and Prosecutors Seen as Threat to Justice

Inadequate salaries for public defenders and junior prosecutors lead to a system staffed by less skilled and experienced attorneys and potentially worse outcomes on both sides.