Government
Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List
Jarrett Murphy |
As the next round of charter revision hearings looms, Borough President Scott Stringer has issued a comprehensive to-do list for the panel reviewing the city’s constitution.
As the next round of charter revision hearings looms, Borough President Scott Stringer has issued a comprehensive to-do list for the panel reviewing the city’s constitution.
The city’s Charter Revision Commission staked out broad areas of inquiry as it heads toward a possible 2010 vote to revamp New York’s government.
The panel considering changes to the city’s governing structure will consider which issues to examine during its next round of hearings.
A closed door meeting — prompted by deals like Atlantic Yards, Yankee Stadium and Columbia University’s expansion — is examining how developers deliver community benefits in New York.
After the first round of hearings on how to revise the city’s charter, a list has emerged of what New Yorkers want to change about their government.
At a Charter Revision Commission hearing in the Bronx, the theme was power: Who wants more, and who’s supposed to give it up.
The first public hearing of the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.
There’s just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.
From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of the issues — and seats — in play.
As candidates vie to replace Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, this article — first in a series on the race for Number Two — looks at the history and challenges of the office.