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Mar 2015

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…

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25

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

04

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

29

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

28

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

23

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.

ByKate Pastor 0Comments

22

Jan 2014

Government

Brooklyn Members Get Key Council Posts

Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito gave members from the borough control of 15 of the Council’s 37 committees, including the powerful Land Use panel.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

22

Jan 2014

Government

Bronx Pols Get Council Leadership Posts

Six committees will be led by members from the Bronx, including public safety and public housing.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

14

Jan 2014

Government Opinion

The Art of Losing an Election

Four years after coming close to upsetting an incumbent, what led a Brooklyn activist to stay on the sidelines? And what does that choice say about the risks and rewards…

ByMark Winston Griffith 0Comments

09

Jan 2014

Government

How Will Council Reforms Affect Progressives' Power?

The progressives who lifted Melissa Mark-Viverito into the speaker’s chair have called for reforms to reduce the speaker’s authority. What will that mean for the de Blasio agenda?

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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