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Seven Democrats and two Republican candidates are running in the June primaries for City Council District 15, which just held a special election in March.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2021

Government

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Apr 2021

Government

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.

ByDaniel Parra 6Comments

15

Feb 2021

Government Video

Differences Emerge Among Candidates in Bronx Special Election

Five hoping to replace Andrew Cohen in representing the northwest Bronx staked out different positions on housing, policing, the budget and more.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

13

Jan 2021

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Top-Down Comprehensive Planning Will Further Empower Those on Top

‘Upon close examination, the speaker’s proposal falls short and leaves the door wide open for the continuation of City Planning’s top-down, developer-driven rezonings by offering them a new shroud of…

ByTom Angotti 15Comments

01

Dec 2020

Government

Opinion: NYers Want Ranked Choice Voting—Don’t Delay Its Implementation

‘A number of political insiders are now calling on the City Council to cancel RCV for next year’s elections. Not only would these efforts reject the will of voters, they…

ByAbigail Martin 1Comment

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Nov 2020

Government

Cinco elecciones especiales en la ciudad de Nueva York crean preocupación por tiempos y participación

El problema de las elecciones especiales es que traen un nivel de participación patético y bajo. El concejo de la ciudad tiene dos vacantes ahora y tres más en perspectiva,…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

19

Nov 2020

Justice

City Council Gearing Up to Combat Age Discrimination

A suite of new laws will aim to increase awareness, strengthen enforcement and coordinate services for seniors looking to stay in or rejoin the workforce.

ByJarrett Murphy 4Comments

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Nov 2020

Government

With Five NYC Special Elections Ahead, Concerns Over Timing and Turnout

The problem with special elections is that they attract a pathetic level of turnout. The City Council has two vacancies now and three more looming, with special elections slated for…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Oct 2020

Economy

Street Merchants Demand First Vendor License Increase in Decades

Only 4,000 street vending permits and 5,000 street food licenses have been issued in the city since 1983.

ByEdwin Martínez for El Diario 4Comments

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Differences Emerge Among Candidates in Bronx Special Election

Opinion: Top-Down Comprehensive Planning Will Further Empower Those on Top

Opinion: NYers Want Ranked Choice Voting—Don’t Delay Its Implementation

Cinco elecciones especiales en la ciudad de Nueva York crean preocupación por tiempos y participación

City Council Gearing Up to Combat Age Discrimination

With Five NYC Special Elections Ahead, Concerns Over Timing and Turnout

Street Merchants Demand First Vendor License Increase in Decades

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