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Opponents of a planned East 91st Street waste transfer station say the city should reconsider alternatives. But advocates from other neighborhoods believe the site is right for establishing a fairer…

ByGena Mangiaratti 0Comments

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May 2011

Uncategorized

Water Rate Hike Reflects EPA Mandates, Fiscal Crisis Finance

For the first time in five years, the city’s water rate will not undergo a double-digit increase. But some say even the 7.5 percent boost is too high for struggling…

ByMichele Narov 0Comments

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Apr 2011

Opinion

A Liquid Asset: Why NYC Must Invest In Its Harbor

Many cities have realized that natural resources are economic advantages, especially in attracting and retaining young professionals. For New York to compete, this op-ed argues, we must put more of…

ByAlexander Brash 0Comments

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Feb 2011

Economy Government In Depth

Living Wage Law The Next Council Battleground?

Following the defeat of paid sick leave, unions and business group prepare to face off over tying wages to city development subsidies.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Dec 2010

Economy Government

Diagnosing A Defeat: Why The Sick Leave Bill Failed

A measure to ensure all workers have paid sick leave had enough votes to pass the City Council. So why did Speaker Quinn kill it?

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Opinion

City Should Be Cautious About Synthetic Turf

Our athletic fields must be safe and must not adversely impact the health of those using them, says the City Councilmember who chairs the Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee.

ByMelissa Mark-Viverito 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Uncategorized

NYC's Fake Grass Gamble: A $300M Mistake?

In 1998, New York City began installing synthetic turf fields in parks and playgrounds, saying the artificial material would be more durable than grass. But a City Limits investigation finds…

ByPatrick Arden 0Comments

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Aug 2010

Government

Neighborhood Advocates See Push For Power Blocked

This fall, voters will decide on a minor change to rules governing the location of sewage plants and garbage stations. But environmental advocates and community planners wanted more.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

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Jul 2010

News Uncategorized

City Begins Gowanus Canal Cleanup

The New York City Department of Environmental Protection reached its first milestone in its efforts to clean up the Gowanus Canal Monday, when it shut down for repairs the 100-year-old…