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Though the rezoning continues to be controversial and advocates say harassment is on the rise, the administration says it has already begun to deliver on a number of the negotiated…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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Oct 2016

Housing and Homelessness

East New York Rezoning, Six Months Later: The Key Council Vote Speaks

Touting community benefits, Councilman Rafael Espinal supported the rezoning of East New York in April. We checked in with him on the impact of the rezoning—and the delivery on promises—so…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 5Comments

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Jun 2016

In Depth Video

Video: Does Art Matter to a Community Under Threat?

East New York has long faced problems like poverty, disinvestment and crime. Now its worries concern gentrification and displacement. In a neighborhood confronting so many different risks, what role can…

ByMelissa Rose Cooper 1Comment

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Jun 2016

Video

East New York’s Espinal Defends Rezoning Deal

The councilman whose “yes” vote paved the way for the first of what could be more than a dozen de Blasio rezonings talks about his decision on BkLive.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2016

Housing and Homelessness Podcasts

Max & Murphy On Housing: Bye Bye, Bernie. Hello Again, 421-a

Gotham Gazette and City Limits review the week in housing policy news, from the Democratic candidates touring NYCHA buildings, to Mayor de Blasio winning another vote in favor of rezoning.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Other Nabes and de Blasio Team Draw Lessons from East New York Rezoning Struggle

As housing justice advocates across the city review the outcomes in East New York, many say the results attest to the power of community organizing, especially when stakeholders put forth…

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 1Comment

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Apr 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Council Committee OKs East New York Rezoning Plan

After two years of pressure, protests and plans, the first de Blasio rezoning cleared its first legislative hurdle.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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Apr 2016

Housing and Homelessness

East New York Deal Looks Likely to Disappoint Many Advocates

Details were still fluid but it appeared the final deal fell well short of what advocates had been hoping for.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 0Comments

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Apr 2016

Housing and Homelessness

Brooklyn Councilmember is Man in the Middle of East New York Talks

Rafael Espinal is putting pressure on the de Blasio administration to tweak the details of the proposed rezoning, as groups skeptical about the city’s plans put pressure on him.

ByAbigail Savitch-Lew 4Comments

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Mar 2016

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