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“This has only weakened our local communities and economy by disrupting our neighborhoods and their small business partners. All for politics. We don’t need any more of this disruption,” Council…

ByDaniel Parra 6Comments

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Oct 2025

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Fixing Flaws in New York’s Freedom of Information Law

“It is time for New York City to pave the way to a modern, functioning FOIL landscape. The public is unable to understand, debate, and challenge government practices if it…

ByLaura Moraff 1Comment

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Oct 2025

Education Featured Government Housing and Homelessness Immigration

Participants in City Agency-Funded Adult Literacy, English Classes Dipped After Contracting Overhaul

In the most recent fiscal year that ended in June, 13,429 participants took part in Department of Youth and Community Development-funded adult literacy programs, a 26 percent drop from the…

ByDaniel Parra 5Comments

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Sep 2025

Featured Government Health Homelessness Housing and Homelessness In Depth Land Use and Development Politics

Housing For Formerly Incarcerated Could Test City Council’s ‘Member Deference’

After City Hall pulled its support for an East Bronx project to build supportive housing for seriously ill people leaving jail, City Council members are considering overruling one of their…

ByPatrick Spauster 3Comments

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Aug 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness Labor Transportation

Mayor Vetoes Bills to Raise Wages for Grocery Delivery Workers

The legislation would have mandated a minimum wage for app-based grocery delivery workers for companies like Instacart. The Council says it is considering next steps, as advocates push lawmakers to…

ByVictoria Moran Garcia 1Comment

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Aug 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Transportation

Midtown South Rezoning Passes City Council With Ease

The councilmember-led rezoning passed through the land use process without much controversy. Is it a sign of changing attitudes on housing development?

ByPatrick Spauster 1Comment

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Jul 2025

2025 Elections Featured Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Investigations Land Use and Development Politics

The 12 Communities Where Mayor Adams’ Charter Commission Could ‘Fast Track’ Affordable Housing

Adams’ Charter Revision Commission has proposed measures to accelerate affordable housing production in the parts of the city that have produced the least, a move that has drawn criticism from…

ByPatrick Spauster 35Comments

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Jun 2025

Government Housing and Homelessness Land Use and Development Opinion Uncategorized

Opinion: NYC Panel Asks, Who Controls Land Use?

“To address the problem of member deference, land use approvals could be taken from the Council’s jurisdiction. I suggest the creation of a new city position, the Zoning Administrator, who…

ByEric Kober 0Comments

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Apr 2025

Featured Immigration

Fake Courts, Fake Judges: Asylum Seekers Tell of Scams Meant to Prey on Immigrant Fears

During a city council hearing, immigrants and their advocates shared stories of fraud, much of which is conducted over social media. Christian, who did not give his last name for…

ByDaniel Parra 4Comments

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Apr 2025

Featured Immigration Labor

City’s Delivery Workers Still Fighting for Reforms, Despite New Minimum Wage

Advocates and deliveristas say a lot of work remains to be done for their sector, including addressing tipping, lockouts, and transparent scheduling and wage structures.

ByDaniel Parra 2Comments

‘Hands Off’: City Lawmakers Push Back Against Federal Agents in NYC