Yes, the debate stunk. Yes, the race has been uninspiring. Yes, it is still your civic duty to vote. So, better listen to Ben and Jarrett to figure out what to make of it all.
During the 2017 campaign, the candidates for mayor have each highlighted a few transportation issues. Advocates say a much longer list of transit challenges and decisions will confront whoever is in City Hall come January 1.
Whether it’s affordable housing, sustainability, economic development, community infrastructure, or education, the administration has sought to build equity, though de Blasio has at times been accused of not going far enough by those who had immense expectations of him.
‘The reality is that both the millionaire’s tax and the congestion pricing proposal have merit—but the mayor’s specious argument that congestion pricing is regressive does not.’
Meanwhile, Jona Rechnitz keeps testifying.
‘Tackling the problems of gentrification and displacement is going to require all of us,’ the assemblymember argues in an op-ed.
Is ‘nobody cares’ the heart of de Blasio’s defense? Plus, a look at his housing plan and a tight Council race in Queens.
Plus, a speaker candidate clarifies his views on gay rights and abortion.
The mayor unlocked a door between homeless shelters and public housing that his predecessor had closed. Some advocates want de Blasio to open it event wider.
Such was the claim made by public advocate candidate JC Polanco at this week’s debate.
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