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District 34 voters have four candidates to choose from: Jennifer Gutierrez, incumbent Reynoso’s chief of staff; Scott Murphy, a self-described small business owner and volunteer healthcare worker; Andy Marte, an…

ByCarmen Vintro / Gotham Gazette 0Comments

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May 2021

Housing and Homelessness

Council Will Hold Long-Awaited Vote to Raise Value of NYC Housing Vouchers

The bill would raise the value of city-backed housing subsidies for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness. The voucher values currently trail actual market rents, making it hard for families to find…

ByDavid Brand 2Comments

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May 2021

Government News

Growing Number of NYC Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Maintaining Term Limits

Ray McGuire and Kathryn Garcia joined Shaun Donovan, Andrew Yang, and Maya Wiley recently in supporting limited terms for those elected to local office.

ByEse Olumhense 1Comment

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May 2021

Government

One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

The 12th district, which covers the northeast Bronx, has seen two consecutive Council members ousted for corruption. Six months to the day after a special election elevated Kevin Riley to…

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

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May 2021

Comunidades de habla hispana Government Housing and Homelessness News

14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements

Six candidates are vying to replace the term-limited Fernando Cabrera in a Bronx district that faces unique housing challenges.

ByDaniel Parra 3Comments

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Apr 2021

Government

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Seven Democrats and two Republican candidates are running in the June primaries for City Council District 15, which just held a special election in March.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2021

Government

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Monique Johnson, Irene Estrada, Marjorie Velazquez, John Perez and Marilyn Soto are in the running for the soon-to-be open seat held by Councilmember Mark Gjonaj, who announced in February that…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Apr 2021

Government

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Big differences in money raised for the campaign separate the candidates in the 8th district, which includes neighborhoods in Manhattan and the South Bronx.

ByDaniel Parra 6Comments

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Feb 2021

Government Video

Differences Emerge Among Candidates in Bronx Special Election

Five hoping to replace Andrew Cohen in representing the northwest Bronx staked out different positions on housing, policing, the budget and more.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jan 2021

Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: Top-Down Comprehensive Planning Will Further Empower Those on Top

‘Upon close examination, the speaker’s proposal falls short and leaves the door wide open for the continuation of City Planning’s top-down, developer-driven rezonings by offering them a new shroud of…

ByTom Angotti 15Comments

Close Ally Has Inside Track in Race to Replace North Brooklyn City Council Member

Council Will Hold Long-Awaited Vote to Raise Value of NYC Housing Vouchers

Growing Number of NYC Mayoral Candidates Pledge Support for Maintaining Term Limits

One of the Council’s Newest Members Faces a Veteran Challenger and a New Voice

14th City Council Race Has Attracted Big Bucks and Dueling Endorsements

In Second Election of the Year, Bronx Council District Has 9 Candidates in 2 Primaries

Five Candidates Face Off for Newly-Open Council Seat in East Bronx’s District 13

Four Candidates Vie For City’s 8th District, One Seeks Re-election

Differences Emerge Among Candidates in Bronx Special Election

Opinion: Top-Down Comprehensive Planning Will Further Empower Those on Top

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