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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

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Jan 2014

Government News

Council Freshman Cohen Steers Clear of Progressive Caucus

While not ruling out joining the group, the new District 11 councilmember—and self-described progressive—says he plans to focus on bread-and-butter issues.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

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Jan 2014

Government

Council Newcomer Torres Wins Early Power

The youngest member of the city legislature was named chair of the public housing committee last week, just days after being arrested in an MLK-day act of civil disobedience.

ByJordan Moss 0Comments

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Jan 2014

Government Investigations News

Is the Bronx as Progressive as De Blasio Says?

The mayor lauds the borough’s “progressive values,” but the buzzword’s application to Bronx politics is uneven at best—a fact that may complicate the mayor’s ability to execute his agenda.