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special election

Brian Benjamin’s Rise to Lieutenant Governor Leaves His State Senate Seat Open. What Happens Now?

By Ese Olumhense | August 31, 2021

While virtually anyone can file a petition with the state to run as an independent in a special election like this one, the Democratic nominee in this race will be selected through the Manhattan Democratic Party’s competitive county committee process, instead of a primary election.

Bronx

Cuatro candidatos compiten por el escaño del distrito 8 del Concejo de la ciudad, una candidata busca la reelección

By Daniel Parra | April 27, 2021

Grandes diferencias en dinero recaudado para la campaña separan a los candidatos en el distrito 8 que incluye barrios de Manhattan y el sur del Bronx.

Coronavirus

‘The Virus Spreads Faster Here’: El Barrio Tops Manhattan’s COVID-19 Rate

By Fernando Martínez for El Diario | May 6, 2020

East Harlem zip code 10029 had the most COVID-19 cases in Manhattan, city data shows. ‘When a plague comes to New York, it always hits Harlem hard,’ one resident told El Diario.

Mapping the Future

4 Months After Rezoning, East Harlem Stakeholders Remain Vigilant

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | March 19, 2018

Some advocates are now focused on the plan’s implementation, some on making it better and others on suing the city.

Bay Street

A New Year’s Update on the de Blasio Rezonings

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | December 28, 2017

We start 2018 with three rezonings approved and many more in the pipeline at various stages.

Council Passes East Harlem, Bedford Union Armory, Certificate of No Harassment

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | December 1, 2017

Thursday was a big day for the Council, which approved two controversial rezonings and a long-awaited, landmark initiative to curb harassment.

bedford-union armory

Council Committee Passes East Harlem, Bedford-Union Armory and Other Major Rezonings

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | November 21, 2017

Sutton Place and Sendero Verde also cleared the City Council Land Use Committee.

East Harlem

Ahead of East Harlem Rezoning Vote, Mark-Viverito Holds Community Dialogue

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | November 3, 2017

There were moments of shouting and protest, as well as serious debate, at the last forum before the vote.

Protests, Diverging Views at City Council Hearing on East Harlem Rezoning

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | October 12, 2017

City Council will vote on the proposal in mid-November after negotiations with the administration.

East Harlem

The Tale of an East Harlem Walkup: Why the City’s Displacement Analysis Leaves Advocates Scratching Heads

By Abigail Savitch-Lew | October 4, 2017

Neighborhood advocates say the city’s methods of analysis generally underestimate the potential of a rezoning to trigger redevelopment and displacement—but also don’t get why this non-profit, protected building is on the list of developable sites.

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