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The de Blasio administration and allies want to change zoning rules that mandate the creation of off-street parking. But there’s opposition to the idea from some civic groups.

ByJarrett Murphy 7Comments

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Jul 2015

Uncategorized

Cuomo’s Uber Comments Show Selective Memory on Gov’t Regs

The governor says government can’t restrict job growth. But that is often what it does—and should—do.

ByJarrett Murphy 2Comments

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Jul 2015

In Depth

UrbaNERD: Who Got More Tickets, Taxis or Liveries, as Uber and De Blasio Scrapped?

All told there are some 5,000 open violations just from the month of July.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2015

Justice

Skeptical of Bail System—and of Plans to Reform It

Even as defense lawyers and other advocates say that efforts to reduce the rate of pre-trial imprisonment are long overdue, they’re also expressing reservations about the de Blasio administration plan…

ByWendy Davis 3Comments

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Jul 2015

Education

Unclear if Summer School Stops the Summer Slide

Playing catch-up can be a way to avoid losing ground over the summer, but the evidence is far from conclusive.

ByPatrick Donachie 0Comments

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Jul 2015

In Depth Video

Can CUNY Career Programs STEM Income Inequality?

Mayor de Blasio has said the city’s college system is key to reducing income inequality. But experts say CUNY needs better coordination to connect young New Yorkers to solid careers.

ByMarc Bussanich 2Comments

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Jun 2015

Opinion

Op-Ed: Fight Over NYC School Sports is About More Than Playing Time

Students who have protested against the lack of sports at small high schools have raised two important issues. One is about sports, the author argues. The other is about whether…

ByJosmar Trujillo 0Comments

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Jun 2015

Government

Does Albany’s 2015 Ending Mean Progressive Window is Closed?

The failure to achieve substantial rent reform, a higher minimum wage and other priorities of the left make some wonder if a brief opening for progressive legislation has slammed shut.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jun 2015

Housing and Homelessness

Seniors’ Housing Needs are a Special Challenge

Rents are rising for seniors as they are for everyone else. But a fixed income, vulnerability to harassment and age-related physical impairments raise the housing stakes for elder New Yorkers.

BySuzanne Travers 2Comments

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Jun 2015

Investigations

Growing Calls to Fix City’s Water Rates

Rising fees and disparities lead to a question: Can New York City charge water customers in a way that encourages conservation without punishing the poor?

ByJarrett Murphy 1Comment

Battle Brewing Over Proposed Changes to City Parking Rules

Cuomo’s Uber Comments Show Selective Memory on Gov’t Regs

UrbaNERD: Who Got More Tickets, Taxis or Liveries, as Uber and De Blasio Scrapped?

Skeptical of Bail System—and of Plans to Reform It

Unclear if Summer School Stops the Summer Slide

Can CUNY Career Programs STEM Income Inequality?

Op-Ed: Fight Over NYC School Sports is About More Than Playing Time

Does Albany’s 2015 Ending Mean Progressive Window is Closed?

Seniors’ Housing Needs are a Special Challenge

Growing Calls to Fix City’s Water Rates

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