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As expected, the two districts where incumbents must yield their seats thanks to term limit have drawn crowded fields of would-be replacements. But surprisingly, at least four incumbents appear to…

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Jun 2017

Housing and Homelessness Video

Stand-Up Desk: Rafael Espinal Discusses the Lessons of East New York’s Rezoning

The Brooklyn Democrat says it’s ‘too early to say’ that the 2016 rezoning has improved life for low- and moderate-income East New Yorkers but believes the city’s investments will make…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2017

Podcasts

Max & Murphy: Sizing Up Campaign 2017

The races to watch, the mayoral hopefuls’ hopes and the key questions about hot dogs and superheroes are all on the table when Gotham Gazette’s Ben Max and Jarrett Murphy…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2017

Government

NYC’s Human-Service Providers Press for Changes in City Funding

Not-for-profits that provide elder care, youth services and other key parts of New York’s social service scene say tight city budgets and loose processing deadlines are threatening their survival.

ByDerek Norman 1Comment

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Apr 2017

Justice

City and State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Police Surveillance

Public oversight might finally start to catch up with the NYPD’s unparalleled city-wide network of surveillance cameras, license plate readers, gunshot detectors and environmental sensors.

ByAli Winston 0Comments

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Mar 2017

Housing and Homelessness

Queens Board Approves Rockaway Rezoning With Significant Conditions

Call for lower height limits on new buildings, new infrastructure and affordable housing that favors moderate incomes.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 3Comments

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Mar 2017

Uncategorized

CityViews: City Council Must Boost Funding for NYC’s Seniors

‘The city is facing potential major federal funding cuts. But failing to fund these programs would be foolish.’

ByBeth Finkel 0Comments

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Mar 2017

In Depth

UrbanNerd: Why I Pay More than the Mayor in Property Taxes and how it Makes me Feel About Myself

Why does a system where charges are based on property values charge more to someone whose property is valued less?

ByJarrett Murphy 3Comments

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Mar 2017

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA’s Budget Crisis: A ‘Must Watch’ and a ‘Must Read’

A crucial budget hearing and a key report frame the new fiscal challenge facing a critical and already endangered housing lifeline.

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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Mar 2017

Economy Housing and Homelessness

Council, Advocates Brainstorm Ways to Protect Auto Industry

Bronx Councilmember Vanessa Gibson introduced a bill to protect auto shops from bad leases, a measure that could be useful in the event of a rezoning.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

Video: An Early Look at Brooklyn’s Contested Council Races

Stand-Up Desk: Rafael Espinal Discusses the Lessons of East New York’s Rezoning

Max & Murphy: Sizing Up Campaign 2017

City and State Lawmakers Move to Regulate Police Surveillance

Queens Board Approves Rockaway Rezoning With Significant Conditions

CityViews: City Council Must Boost Funding for NYC’s Seniors

UrbanNerd: Why I Pay More than the Mayor in Property Taxes and how it Makes me Feel About Myself

NYCHA’s Budget Crisis: A ‘Must Watch’ and a ‘Must Read’

Council, Advocates Brainstorm Ways to Protect Auto Industry

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