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Eric Dinowitz, son of an Assemblymember, won a March special election and is now hoping to win the June 22 Democratic primary. A field of five—including a couple new names—is…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Apr 2021

Economy Government

Council Weighs ‘Public Banking’ Bills as Advocates Push City to Divest from Corporate Banks

A Council hearing Wednesday discussed three bills and a resolution all looking to increase transparency around where the city does its banking—what advocates say would be the first steps towards…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 4Comments

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Apr 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness

Shafted in State Budget, Homeless Advocates Push City to Increase Value of Rental Vouchers

After the state budget deal failed to include a proposal for an Albany-funded rental voucher system, advocates are setting their sights on getting the City Council to pass Intro 146,…

ByJeanmarie Evelly 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Government Housing and Homelessness News

City Council Speaker Defends His Comprehensive Planning Bill in First Public Hearing

Corey Johnson says his ‘Planning Together’ proposal will help create a more just and inclusive city planning process. But others raised worries about the costs of the plan, and about…

BySadef Ali Kully 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Government

Ranked-Choice Voting Kicks in After Queens Special Election

The race between two frontrunners will come down to how 27 percent of voters ranked the candidates.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Feb 2021

Government Opinion

Opinion: With Immigration Reform on the Table, It’s Time to Let NYC Immigrants Vote

As we work to undo the damage caused by the Trump administration, and ensure that President Biden upholds his commitments to immigrant justice, New York City needs to account for…

ByRodrigo Camarena 2Comments

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Feb 2021

Government

First Nepali American Candidate Running for NYC Council in Queens

Businessman and realtor Nabaraj KC is one of five running for the eastern Queens seat.

ByKishor Panthi for Khasokhas 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Economy Opinion

Opinion: Protect NYC’s Small Businesses By Supporting Street Vendors and Brick-and-Mortars Together

‘Street vendors and brick-and-mortars are struggling for many of the same reasons… Lifting the cap on permits for street vendors and ending the exploitative underground market is a key part…

ByCarina Kaufman-Gutierrez

ByShrima Pandey 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Economy Government Opinion

Opinion: City’s Plan to Expand Street Vendor Permits Must Protect Our Brick-and-Mortars, Too

‘To be clear, we support the food vendor community and their place in our neighborhoods. The food is as delicious and diverse as the city itself. But reform on what’s…

ByWilma Alonso 1Comment

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Feb 2021

Government

Old Guard Has Strong Lead in Special Election for Queens District 24

Seven years after leaving the City Council after three terms, Jim Gennaro appears to be headed back to City Hall representing the 24th district after besting a field that featured…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

West Bronx Council Race: Will Higher Turnout Drown Out a Famous Name?

Council Weighs ‘Public Banking’ Bills as Advocates Push City to Divest from Corporate Banks

Shafted in State Budget, Homeless Advocates Push City to Increase Value of Rental Vouchers

City Council Speaker Defends His Comprehensive Planning Bill in First Public Hearing

Ranked-Choice Voting Kicks in After Queens Special Election

Opinion: With Immigration Reform on the Table, It’s Time to Let NYC Immigrants Vote

First Nepali American Candidate Running for NYC Council in Queens

Opinion: Protect NYC’s Small Businesses By Supporting Street Vendors and Brick-and-Mortars Together

Opinion: City’s Plan to Expand Street Vendor Permits Must Protect Our Brick-and-Mortars, Too

Old Guard Has Strong Lead in Special Election for Queens District 24

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