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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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Jan 2024

Government Opinion Politics

Opinion: Latoya Joyner’s Open Seat and the Importance of the Latino Vote

“Even now one thing is certain: Bronx Democrats will not be able to ignore the importance of the Latino vote in this district and the all-important matter of due political…

ByEli Valentin 0Comments

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Nov 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Fighting for Basement Apartment Tenants, 11 Years After Hurricane Sandy

“Instead of turning a blind eye to the suffering of basement and cellar apartment dwellers, disproportionately low-income and from immigrant communities, we must find the political courage to face this…

ByJessica González-Rojas

ByHarvey Epstein 1Comment

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Jun 2023

Government Immigration Justice Politics

Immigrant Advocates Decry ‘Disappointing’ Legislative Year in Albany

The state legislature—which officially ended its session last week, though the Assembly is expected to return briefly before the end of the month—has so far failed to pass major legislation…

ByDaniel Parra 0Comments

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Mar 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

Housing Policy Faultlines Emerge Ahead Of Final Albany Budget Deal

The Senate and Assembly on Tuesday released their annual budget resolutions, responding to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $227 billion spending proposal unveiled last month. They rejected the bulk of Hochul’s…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jun 2022

Government Politics

WATCH: Bronx Assembly Candidates Debate to Rep Districts 81 and 82

BronxTalk will air debates this week between the Democratic candidates running for two Assembly seats representing Throggs Neck, City Island and Pelham Bay (District 82) and Riverdale, Kingsbridge and Norwood…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 0Comments

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Jun 2022

Education Government Housing and Homelessness In Depth Justice NYCHA Politics

New York’s Legislative Session Ends, With Mixed Results on Housing. Here’s What Passed & What Didn’t

What exactly did state lawmakers do before starting their nearly seven-month break? Here’s a rundown.

ByJeanmarie Evelly

ByDavid Brand

ByLiz Donovan 0Comments

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Jun 2022

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Forget 421a—New York Needs Radical Reform to Solve Housing Crisis

” We propose a new hybrid financing model that would combine a land value tax (LVT) and community land trusts (CLTs) to address New York’s changing fiscal environment as well…

ByJohn Choe

ByMarty Rowland 2Comments

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May 2022

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA Politics

Fate of 25,000 NYCHA Apartments in the Balance as End of Legislative Session Nears

Proposed legislation would allow NYCHA to transfer 25,000 apartments into a publicly owned trust with the power to issue bonds and borrow money for addressing desperately-needed capital repairs. Supporters say…

ByDavid Brand 1Comment

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Apr 2022

Education Government Politics

To Renew or Rebuild? Albany Considers Alternatives to Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

New York legislators have until June 30 to decide if they want to extend mayoral control again, and if so, for how long. If they choose not to extend, they…

ByJulian Roberts-Grmela 6Comments

Lawmakers Plan to Reintroduce Deforestation Bill Vetoed Last Year

Opinion: Latoya Joyner’s Open Seat and the Importance of the Latino Vote

Opinion: Fighting for Basement Apartment Tenants, 11 Years After Hurricane Sandy

Immigrant Advocates Decry ‘Disappointing’ Legislative Year in Albany

Housing Policy Faultlines Emerge Ahead Of Final Albany Budget Deal

WATCH: Bronx Assembly Candidates Debate to Rep Districts 81 and 82

New York’s Legislative Session Ends, With Mixed Results on Housing. Here’s What Passed & What Didn’t

Opinion: Forget 421a—New York Needs Radical Reform to Solve Housing Crisis

Fate of 25,000 NYCHA Apartments in the Balance as End of Legislative Session Nears

To Renew or Rebuild? Albany Considers Alternatives to Mayoral Control of NYC Schools

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