Though City Councilman Tony Avella and “Reverend” Billy Talen have an uphill battle to beat Goliath this fall, they’re banking on grassroots dissent against Bloomberg to propel their bids for…
Savvy and serendipity played a big part in the realization of this long-awaited park. But the project’s success contains lessons for other public efforts of every kind.
As excessive property prices and debt lead to failing conditions and foreclosures at buildings around the city, Fannie Mae indicates it will intervene at some properties.
A look at Queens Councilman Eric Gioia, who brings both idealism and strong funding to his quest for higher office. The third in a five-part series on the race for…
