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A recent analysis of the city’s Certificate of No Harassment pilot says it has been effective in combating some forms of landlord harassment, but that the city could do more…

BySadef Ali Kully 3Comments

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Dec 2020

Wiley Sees Potential for Economic Stimulus in City’s Own Capital Spending

The mayoral hopeful, whose background is as a civil-rights lawyer, is pushing brick-and-mortar policy as she navigates a crowded field.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Dec 2020

Housing and Homelessness News Opinion

Opinion: To Make New York More Affordable, Fix the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

If the 4 percent rate had been fixed, the same set of affordable housing projects that lost $51 million in equity this year would have raised $240 million instead, helping…

ByRachel Fee 1Comment

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Jul 2020

Opinion

Opinion: How NY Can Stop the Exploitation of Construction Workers Like Me

‘I know many Black women and formerly incarcerated New Yorkers who struggle to re-enter our economy and society while working in exploitative nonunion construction jobs like the one I had…

ByTierra Williams 4Comments

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Oct 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion Poses Risks to Local Community

‘Over the next 10 years, those of us who live in Lenox Hill and nearby neighborhoods can expect constant waves of debris and pollutants to be unleashed by this gargantuan…

ByAndy Gaspar

ByDerek Dillon 1Comment

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Feb 2019

Opinion

Opinion: Will Prevailing Wage Legislation Help or Hurt Communities of Color?

‘Progressives do not become progressives by exclusively catering to the building and construction trade unions interests, regardless of the merit or cause.’

ByReginald Bachus 1Comment

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Lawmakers Must Provide More Resources for ‘Open-Shop’ Construction Workers

‘A review of New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) pulled permits shows that the vast majority of private construction work across the city – approximately 80 percent – is…

ByBrian Sampson 3Comments

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Dec 2018

Opinion

CityViews: Smaller Construction Firms Also Impact Safety, Work Conditions

‘There’s a conversation about the largest contractors and whether they are upholding the proper labor and worksite standards. Let’s not forget that smaller contractors have a crucial place in that…

ByMichael Stuto 1Comment

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Aug 2018

Government Housing and Homelessness

Councilmember Explains his Personal Protest Against Mayor’s Rezonings

Almost lost in the drama of the Council’s final votes on the Inwood rezoning was one member’s vow not to negotiate any more changes to the zoning map until the…

BySadef Ali Kully 2Comments

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Jun 2018

Land Use and Development Opinion

CityViews: ‘Open Shop’ Approach to Development Threatens Safety

‘Low-road companies misclassify workers to avoid paying workers’ compensation, claiming that they are ‘independent’ or ‘self-employed’ instead of employees of the company.’

ByCharlene Obernauer 0Comments

City Pilot to Combat Tenant Harassment Should Be Improved and Made Permanent, Advocates Say

Wiley Sees Potential for Economic Stimulus in City’s Own Capital Spending

Opinion: To Make New York More Affordable, Fix the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

Opinion: How NY Can Stop the Exploitation of Construction Workers Like Me

Opinion: Lenox Hill Hospital Expansion Poses Risks to Local Community

Opinion: Will Prevailing Wage Legislation Help or Hurt Communities of Color?

CityViews: Lawmakers Must Provide More Resources for ‘Open-Shop’ Construction Workers

CityViews: Smaller Construction Firms Also Impact Safety, Work Conditions

Councilmember Explains his Personal Protest Against Mayor’s Rezonings

CityViews: ‘Open Shop’ Approach to Development Threatens Safety

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