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“What we need is not haphazard compromise through gritted teeth, but the embrace of a coherent policy to safely and affordably house more New Yorkers. We need to build more…

ByHoward Slatkin 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Government Housing and Homelessness

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposed legislative budget for the new year includes another attempt at replacing the expired 421-a developer tax break. But she’s left lawmakers, construction unions and developers to…

ByChris Janaro 0Comments

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Jan 2024

Climate and Environment Economy Government In Depth Investigations Labor

Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Gov. Hochul tried to water down a bill that sought to stop companies that have contracts with the state government from contributing to tropical deforestation. Now, lawmakers plan to reintroduce…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Climate and Environment Government

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

The Iroquois Pipeline Operating Company’s proposal is the latest fossil-fueled infrastructure project to earn the ire of local environmental groups, who say such investments are at odds with the goals…

ByMariana Simões 0Comments

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Dec 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

PHOTOS: Rally to Defend NYC’s Right to Shelter

Hundreds gathered in lower Manhattan Tuesday to rally in defense of New York City’s shelter rights, of growing concern among advocates as temperatures begin to drop.

ByEmma Whitford

ByAdi Talwar

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Economy Government Opinion Transportation

Opinion: Four Steps to End the Impasse at Penn Station

“This is a once-in-a-century opportunity to raise New York and the entire region to new heights of greatness by getting Penn Station right. We can and must do better.”

BySam Turvey 4Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion

Opinion: A Simple State Budget Fix Could Save Supportive Housing

“For many nonprofit building owners like us, it is not a question of if we will be able to keep these buildings as supportive housing; rather, it is a question…

ByNicole Branca 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government

Opinion: NY’s Latino Community Needs Gov. Hochul to Protect Pharmacy Benefits

“Gov. Kathy Hochul and her administration should immediately reconsider the proposed regulations targeting pharmacy benefits and refocus efforts on policies that actually improve affordability for prescription drugs—especially for minority and…

ByBishop Raymond Rivera 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Climate and Environment Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

“While the federal government—and a growing number of states—are taking action to confront the dual challenges of climate change and workforce development, New York has fallen short.”

ByRobert Godfried 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: We Can’t Regulate Our Way Out of a Housing Crisis

“Ending the ability to combine units will lead to less housing, not more. You cannot regulate your way out of a housing affordability crisis. You need to build your way…

ByJay Martin 1Comment

Opinion: New York Can House More New Yorkers, Better

‘Placeholder’ Politics: Gov. Hochul’s 421-a Replacement Leaves Room for Negotiation

Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Legislators Urge Hochul to Nix Plan for Increased Fracked Gas to NYC

PHOTOS: Rally to Defend NYC’s Right to Shelter

Opinion: Four Steps to End the Impasse at Penn Station

Opinion: A Simple State Budget Fix Could Save Supportive Housing

Opinion: NY’s Latino Community Needs Gov. Hochul to Protect Pharmacy Benefits

Opinion: Why New York State Needs a Climate Corps

Opinion: We Can’t Regulate Our Way Out of a Housing Crisis

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