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‘On matters of land use, the City Council traditionally follows the wishes of the Councilmember in whose district the change is proposed. That’s a problematic approach on ordinary matters. And…

ByNabil Hassein 3Comments

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Jul 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Bushwick Official on Rezoning: ‘It’s a Shame This Didn’t Happen Earlier’

Rafael Espinal, one of two Democratic Councilmembers representing the neighborhood, sizes up the potential for saving low- and moderate-income Bushwick.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2019

Government

Councilmember & Taxi Drivers Call for Bailout, Citing City’s Role in Crisis

Brokers and lenders convinced drivers to take out risky loans they ultimately could not afford. But drivers and their allies say the city, too, profited from the industry’s downfall.

ByJeanmarie Evelly 3Comments

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Jun 2019

Government

NYC’s Seniors Get Solid Wins in City’s Budget

Overall, the budget for the Department for The Aging will grow 13 percent in 2020 from the previous year, reaching $411 million.

ByRoshan Abraham 1Comment

20

Jun 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Affordable-Housing Workers Deserve Fairness, Too

The mayor’s housing plan will generate more than 1,800 new jobs for porters, maintenance workers, superintendents and other building service workers—which could provide life-changing opportunities, if they come with good…

ByKyle Bragg 1Comment

10

Jun 2019

Opinion

Opinion: City Must Invest in Bold Housing Solutions Like Community Land Trusts

‘CLTs won’t be able to achieve their potential without meaningful support from our city government.’

ByCarlina Rivera

ByDonovan Richards 1Comment

03

Jun 2019

Housing and Homelessness

Budget Could Boost City’s Nascent Community Land Trust Movement

The de Blasio administration has shown some openness to community land trusts, which offer a promising new approach to providing affordable housing in New York City. Now the Council is…

BySadef Ali Kully 0Comments

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May 2019

Opinion

Opinion: More than the Bronx at Stake with Race to Fill Serrano’s Seat

The next representative of the 15th Congressional District could be a strong voice for Puerto Rico – or not.

ByErica González 5Comments

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Apr 2019

Justice Opinion

Opinion: A Subway Ban Amounts to Exile for Sex Offenders

‘An all-out ban on access to public transportation would create enormous barriers to successful reentry and rehabilitation.’

ByEmily Ponder-Williams 0Comments

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Apr 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Commission Must Tweak—Rather Than Transform—the Balance of Power in NYC

Let public advocates focus on being ombudspersons, not policy makers. Strengthen the borough presidents’ land-use power. Put Council members in charge of community boards. And more.

ByJoseph P. Viteritti 0Comments

Opinion: Council Must Not Hide Behind ‘Member Deference’ on Borough Jails

Bushwick Official on Rezoning: ‘It’s a Shame This Didn’t Happen Earlier’

Councilmember & Taxi Drivers Call for Bailout, Citing City’s Role in Crisis

NYC’s Seniors Get Solid Wins in City’s Budget

Opinion: Affordable-Housing Workers Deserve Fairness, Too

Opinion: City Must Invest in Bold Housing Solutions Like Community Land Trusts

Budget Could Boost City’s Nascent Community Land Trust Movement

Opinion: More than the Bronx at Stake with Race to Fill Serrano’s Seat

Opinion: A Subway Ban Amounts to Exile for Sex Offenders

Opinion: Commission Must Tweak—Rather Than Transform—the Balance of Power in NYC

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