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The Charter Revision Commission green-lighted several questions for voters to decide this fall, including whether to return to a two-term limit. But the push for nonpartisan elections died with a…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

29

Jul 2010

Government

Labor Union, Thomson Reuters Go Head-to-Head Over Subsidy

Thomson Reuters, the news-and-information-services giant wants $24 million in sales tax breaks on office and building materials. The Newspaper Guild says the company doesn’t deserve it.

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

24

Jun 2010

Government

Builders, Advocates Press For Land Use Changes

At its last full meeting on June 9, the New York City Council dealt with legislation on taxi licenses, property taxes and health insurance for spouses of prison guards. But…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

21

Jun 2010

Government

Landlord Pinnacle Group Challenges Class Action

Two months after a federal judge granted class action status to a group of tenants suing the Pinnacle Group, the formal process of finding people who think they were wronged…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

17

Jun 2010

Government

In This Fight, Public Advocate Is The Underdog

When the New York Times delivered its all-important endorsement to then-City Councilman Bill de Blasio in last year's race for public advocate, the paper noted that the winner's chief task…

ByNeil deMause 0Comments

09

Jun 2010

Government

Question Facing Beeps, Public Advocate: To Be Or Not To Be

The New York City Charter Revision Commission meets Thursday night to hear testimony about whether borough presidents and the public advocate should vanish or get more power.The hearing at 6…

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

13

May 2010

Government

Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List

As the next round of charter revision hearings looms, Borough President Scott Stringer has issued a comprehensive to-do list for the panel reviewing the city’s constitution.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

10

May 2010

Government

Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List

The city’s Charter Revision Commission staked out broad areas of inquiry as it heads toward a possible 2010 vote to revamp New York’s government.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

28

Apr 2010

Government

Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu

After the first round of hearings on how to revise the city’s charter, a list has emerged of what New Yorkers want to change about their government.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

06

Apr 2010

Government

Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In

The first public hearing of the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.

ByJarrett Murphy 0Comments

Term Limits, Fair Share To Be On November Ballot

Labor Union, Thomson Reuters Go Head-to-Head Over Subsidy

Builders, Advocates Press For Land Use Changes

Landlord Pinnacle Group Challenges Class Action

In This Fight, Public Advocate Is The Underdog

Question Facing Beeps, Public Advocate: To Be Or Not To Be

Manhattan Beep Outlines Charter Wish List

Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List

Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu

Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In

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