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“New York City Council’s new bill banning biometric data collection in residential buildings is a strong step forward to give tenants and their guests more protections from the encroachment of…

ByFabian Rogers

ByZuliang 'Patrick' Li 0Comments

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Oct 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

ANALYSIS: ‘Social Housing’ Bills Expose Ideological Rift Among Housing Providers

The saga of The Windermere, though unique in many respects, is emblematic of why the city’s need for deeply affordable housing and the interests of many for-profit owners and developers…

ByDoug Turetsky 0Comments

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Aug 2023

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public

“An independent, informed press is an essential check against the police, and it is critical that police radios remain open for journalists to monitor police actions and breaking news events.”

ByAndy Ratto 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Justice Opinion

Opinion: Closing the Loophole in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Oversight

“The federal monitor overseeing the NYPD stop and frisk reforms has repeatedly warned that officers are under-reporting stops, leading to a likely massive undercount. In my case, this meant that…

ByTerron Belle 0Comments

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Aug 2023

ARTS and CULTURE Opinion Politics

Opinion: Recognizing Queens’ Hip-Hop Legacy, 50 Years Later

“The Bronx may have birthed hip-hop, but Queens embraced it with open arms and nurtured its growth. As the phenomenon spread through New York City, Queens quickly established itself as…

ByNantasha Williams 1Comment

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Aug 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

“We think this bill will bring much-needed transparency to how the administration is conducting these sweeps, and what is involved in them,” said Councilmember Sandy Nurse. “And if you think…

ByEmma Whitford 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Opinion

Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers

“New York City and the rest of the nation continue to grapple with the failings of our mental health system that were exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.”

ByKeith Powers

ByLinda Lee

ByCal Hedigan 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Government Homelessness Housing and Homelessness Politics

As Homeless Population Booms, NYC Steps Closer to an Accurate Shelter Census

An inaugural city report groups together shelter headcounts from five municipal systems, revealing a truer—and larger—picture of the homelessness crisis than the often-cited Department of Homeless Services count.

ByEmma Whitford 1Comment

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Jul 2023

Government Housing and Homelessness NYCHA

City Council Passes Bills to Tighten Lead Paint Laws; Advocates Push for More Action

The bills were part of a larger legislative package related to rules around lead paint, and advocates are hoping to see the City Council bring related bills to a vote…

ByJulia Goldberg 0Comments

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Jul 2023

Climate and Environment Government Politics

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

“Extreme heat is not an isolated issue. It is intertwined with other injustices like urban development and racist infrastructure,” said Rami Dinnawi, a representative from the community human rights organization…

ByCLARIFY News 0Comments

Opinion: Biometric Surveillance Has No Place in New Yorkers’ Homes

Opinion: City Council Must Act to Keep NYPD Radio Transmissions Public

Opinion: Closing the Loophole in NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Oversight

Opinion: Recognizing Queens’ Hip-Hop Legacy, 50 Years Later

Council Bill Would Require Monthly Reports On Street Homeless Sweeps

Opinion: Helping More New Yorkers Access Crisis Respite Centers

As Homeless Population Booms, NYC Steps Closer to an Accurate Shelter Census

City Council Passes Bills to Tighten Lead Paint Laws; Advocates Push for More Action

Advocates, Councilmembers Push Solutions for Extreme Heat and Hazardous Air

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