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The New York City Charter Revision Commission meets Thursday night to hear testimony about whether borough presidents and the public advocate should vanish or get more power.The hearing at 6…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2010

Government

Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List

As the next round of charter revision hearings looms, Borough President Scott Stringer has issued a comprehensive to-do list for the panel reviewing the city’s constitution.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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May 2010

Government

Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List

The city’s Charter Revision Commission staked out broad areas of inquiry as it heads toward a possible 2010 vote to revamp New York’s government.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government

Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu

After the first round of hearings on how to revise the city’s charter, a list has emerged of what New Yorkers want to change about their government.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

28

Apr 2010

Government

Strong Feelings About Yankee Stadium Deal? Too Bad.

A closed door meeting — prompted by deals like Atlantic Yards, Yankee Stadium and Columbia University’s expansion — is examining how developers deliver community benefits in New York.

BySamia Shafi 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government

Bronx Activist Aims To Unseat Weakened Espada

An activist’s bid to unseat State Sen. Pedro Espada may have just gotten a boost, but still faces plenty of challenges.

ByNick Judd 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government Justice

Test Fuels Anxiety—And An Industry

In Jackson Heights, the city’s high school entrance exam means high pressure for immigrant students, and business for private test-prep centers.

ByFarah Akbar 0Comments

13

Apr 2010

Government

Charter Debate: A Zero-Sum Game?

At a Charter Revision Commission hearing in the Bronx, the theme was power: Who wants more, and who’s supposed to give it up.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

13

Apr 2010

Government Justice

Battle Plan Vs. Illegal Housing

After recent city and state attempts to curtail underground housing, advocates are calling for long-term solutions.

ByKalyn Belsha 0Comments

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Apr 2010

Government

Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In

The first public hearing of the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Question Facing Beeps, Public Advocate: To Be Or Not To Be

Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List

Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List

Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu

Strong Feelings About Yankee Stadium Deal? Too Bad.

Bronx Activist Aims To Unseat Weakened Espada

Test Fuels Anxiety—And An Industry

Charter Debate: A Zero-Sum Game?

Battle Plan Vs. Illegal Housing

Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In

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