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Waste from New York’s businesses is not picked up by DSNY but by a industry of for-profit companies who, critics say, serve inefficient routes and treat their workers poorly.

ByCole Rosengren 7Comments

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May 2015

Opinion

Council’s NYPD Plan: Add Cops, Reduce Arrests, Avoid Real Changes

There’s fierce debate over a City Council proposal to decriminalize certain offenses. But this op-ed contends that neither side in the argument is talking about fundamental change to the way…

ByJosmar Trujillo 1Comment

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Apr 2015

In Depth

Questions Persist About Labor Violations at Affordable Housing Sites

Mayor de Blasio says his housing plan will create good jobs as well as affordable places to live. But limited city oversight of subcontractors, who can change their names after…

ByKate Pastor 0Comments

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Apr 2015

In Depth Podcasts

Audio Interview: Pol Says TPP Trade Deal Could Jeopardize NYC Laws

Manhattan’s Helen Rosenthal says her resolution declaring New York City a ‘TPP-Free Zone,’ while purely symbolic, would send an important message.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Apr 2015

In Depth

Advocates Hail NYC Credit-Check Ban as Strongest in the U.S.

The measure, which received Council approval this week, was amended to exempt some jobs—but not nearly as many as the business sector wanted.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Apr 2015

Opinion

City Council Must Pass Bills to Fight Climate Change

There’s no need to wait for the United Nations conference later this year to take real steps to stave off climate change. The City Council is considering a set of…

ByMartyne Aime 5Comments

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Mar 2015

Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

NYCHA Foresees $400M Deficit in a Decade

The housing authority ranks buildings’ repair needs on a scale of 1 to 5. Five is the worst—and it applies to fully a quarter of NYCHA’s buildings.

ByBatya Ungar-Sargon 2Comments

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Mar 2015

Uncategorized

LiveOn NY Applauds Council Members Chin and Vallone in Their Efforts to Increase Funding for New York City Seniors

“By investing now in programs that will keep seniors safe and healthy in their own communities, we will be saving millions of dollars in future costs to government, ultimately making…

By[email protected]0Comments

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Jul 2014

Government Opinion

Participatory Budgeting: Catch the Fever!

First there were four. Then there 10. This year 22 Councilmembers will let constituents decide how to spend money. The dollar impact is impressive. The democracy impact could be even…

BySondra Youdelman 0Comments

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Feb 2014

Government

Bronx Council Newcomer Gibson Gets Key Post

Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson joined almost every borough colleague opposing Mark-Viverito for Council, but nonetheless was awarded control of the public safety committee.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

City Weighs Reining in Private Garbage Collectors

Council’s NYPD Plan: Add Cops, Reduce Arrests, Avoid Real Changes

Questions Persist About Labor Violations at Affordable Housing Sites

Audio Interview: Pol Says TPP Trade Deal Could Jeopardize NYC Laws

Advocates Hail NYC Credit-Check Ban as Strongest in the U.S.

City Council Must Pass Bills to Fight Climate Change

NYCHA Foresees $400M Deficit in a Decade

LiveOn NY Applauds Council Members Chin and Vallone in Their Efforts to Increase Funding for New York City Seniors

Participatory Budgeting: Catch the Fever!

Bronx Council Newcomer Gibson Gets Key Post

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