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“Redirecting our public funds to a public bank would enable the city to divest from banks that harm New Yorkers, and invest in tenant-owned housing, community land trusts, worker cooperative…

ByJodie Leidecker 2Comments

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May 2024

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Justice Opinion Politics

Opinion: It’s Well Past Time for New York City to Get the Right Stuff Done

“The city is becoming increasingly harsh for the very constituency the mayor claims to care about: the underserved in the forgotten outreaches of the city’s neighborhoods.”

ByHarvey Robins 0Comments

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Jun 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Politics

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

At a a recent hearing, members of the NYC Banking Commission heard from advocates who described redlining, predatory and discriminatory lending practices, and substantial investments in the fossil fuel industry…

ByDoug Turetsky 0Comments

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Apr 2023

Economy Government Housing and Homelessness Opinion Politics

Opinion: Public Banking is a Win for New York’s Tenants

"As tenants who have suffered under aggressive landlords funded by predatory lenders, we urge our lawmakers to support the creation of public banks, mission-driven to provide affordable financing to responsible…

ByRoy Zornow

ByElizabeth Haak 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 2Comments

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Sep 2020

Economy

Council Bills Could Pave the Way for a Public Bank in NYC

The measures would require broader disclosure of where the city stashes its money now.

BySadef Ali Kully 6Comments

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Jun 2019

Economy

What is a Public Bank and Does NYC Need One?

Proponents of public banks say the city could save on fees and better leverage its savings to pursue its broader policy goals (for economic development, environmental protection and more) if…

ByMina Mohammedi

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Opinion: Wall Street Fuels Predatory Real Estate. It’s Time for a Public Bank Alternative

Opinion: It’s Well Past Time for New York City to Get the Right Stuff Done

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

Opinion: Public Banking is a Win for New York’s Tenants

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

Council Bills Could Pave the Way for a Public Bank in NYC

What is a Public Bank and Does NYC Need One?

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Opinion: Wall Street Fuels Predatory Real Estate. It’s Time for a Public Bank Alternative

Opinion: It’s Well Past Time for New York City to Get the Right Stuff Done

In a First, the Public Got to Weigh in on NYC’s Banking Decisions

Opinion: Public Banking is a Win for New York’s Tenants

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

Council Bills Could Pave the Way for a Public Bank in NYC

What is a Public Bank and Does NYC Need One?

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