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The construction unions make a good move
Developers have shunned building affordable housing, in part, because the receipt of government funds requires them to utilize expensive union labor.This put Bill DeBlasio in a bind. He could either...
View ArticleLocal political club endorsements for primary 2014
Prospect Heights Democrats for Reform is a local political club working for transparency in New York and for better representation of Prospect Heights, Crown Heights and our extended neighborhood. PHDR...
View ArticleLaurie Cumbo: Capital allocations for cultural institutions
From her Instagram: "Today, I was pleased to announce more than 22 million dollars in capital allocations for cultural institutions. It is with great hopes that these dynamic arts and culture agents...
View ArticleBrooklyn Bridge Walkway (Bikes vs. Pedestrians)
This discussion was created from comments split from: Vision Zero picks up speed.
View ArticleA large provider of drug treatment services gets a large indictment
I am not sure Narco Freedom is going to survive:http://www.nynp.biz/index.php/breaking-news/22853-ag-indicts-narco-freedom-execsNarco Freedom's demise would mean that Samaritan Village and Phoenix...
View ArticleVerrazano Bridge Toll Relief
Senator Marty Golden and Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis recently launched a petition to provide a 58% discount on the Verrazano Bridge toll for Brooklyn residents. This is a no-brainer if you are one...
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Whether you are for or against rent stabilization, today's election is a big...
This article provides a good summary of the issues:http://therealdeal.com/blog/2014/11/04/what-the-industry-is-watching-this-midterm-election/Personally, I can't imagine the state Democrats getting the...
View ArticleStatistics let us decide the difference between an ethnic enclave and an...
Aka: NYC Neighborhood Stats Galorehttp://chpcny.org/assets/MakingNeighborhoods_summary.pdfenjoy....
View ArticleEver wonder where families in NYC shelters come from? Wonder no more.
A really well written report:http://www.ibo.nyc.ny.us/iboreports/2014dhs.pdf
View ArticleBikes and Pedestrians in NYC parks
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View ArticlePublic Transportation
We have a discussion on Vision Zero and a breakaway on tolls. Public transportation is relevant to both.
View ArticleDisparate impact zoning
On a thread about the Jewish Hospital apartments going market rate @ehgee wrote:There are alternate models for housing production and allocation, some of which do essentially keep greed at bay (or at...
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Vision Zero picks up speed
While billed as a way to reduce pedestrian and bicycle deaths, many viewers perceive the effort as really being motivated by a desire to wrestle control over NYC speed limits and roadways from...
View ArticleFreight Tranportation in Brooklyn
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View ArticleSTOP AND FRISK
I actually heard a tough guy say " they should bring stop and frisk back". I actually agreed with him. I think some areas need it so the cowboys may leave their weapons at home. That uncertainty of...
View ArticleCongestion Pricing 2.0
After their defeat during the Bloomberg Administration, advocates of congestion pricing have regrouped.This time, it looks like their pitch will be made with the proponents of the MTA and Vision Zero:...
View ArticleJune 1, 2015: The robo calls from Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign begin
Apparently, my parents are not the only ones who call on our landline.....3 calls from Hillary today. 777,777,777 calls to go until Nov 2016.
View ArticleIt is a really good time to be the Mayor of NYC
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20150512/BLOGS01/150519970He will never have enough money to achieve all of his goals, but he has a lot to work with. Albany is often for sale. Let's see if he can...
View ArticleStop and Frisk
This discussion was created from comments split from: Shooting on Franklin between Park and Sterling 5/18/15.
View ArticleNYC Housing Rent Control Battle, Round: 99,999,999,999
http://www.cssny.org/userimages/downloads/NewHousingEmergencyMarch2011.pdf?tr=y&auid=8237079As the supply of affordable housing continues to dwindle, and we continue to have budget deficits, what...
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NYC enlists the help of Shot Spotter
I haven't seen any reports that the 77th Pct (where I reside) will receive shot spotter, but NYC announced today that it is moving ahead with implementing the program. photo:...
View ArticleNYC begins a Municipal ID program
In NYC, lots of people are denied the ability to open a bank account or are held by police until their identity can be verified, because they lack an identification card.Immigrants, homeless people,...
View ArticleAs housing for the poorest disappears, cost of shelter soars
NYC residents have a legally established "right to shelter". As housing for the poorest disappears, the costs of shelter soar. NYC is doing what it can to reduce shelter costs by creating rental...
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The Brooklyn DA's Begin Again program
I began jabbering about the Begin Again program while discussing NYC ID because some of the goals are the same:http://www.brooklynian.com/discussion/44404/nyc-begins-a-municipal-id-program/p2However, I...
View ArticleThe Future of Public Housing in New York, October 2nd
Planners Network NYC Presents: The Future of Public Housing in New YorkFriday, October 2, 6:00-8:00 pmThe Murphy Institute25 West 43rd Street, New York, New York18th Floor, Room 18 A (use elevators 5,...
View ArticleEast Flatbush Subway: MTA Wants to Study It
From Brownstoner.Transit riders, rejoice! After months of bitter battle, the MTA’s $29 billion capital improvement plan was officially approved Wednesday in a unanimous vote by the MTA’s board,...
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A Trump Presidency -Your Thoughts
I'm reviving our old Politics board! So let it all out, Pro or Anti-Trump, whatever may be on your mind. Let's talk 'Merica! Memes, videos, comics etc.. welcome!
View ArticleBreaking news: NYC Bag fee killed by the NYS Senate
Here is a link to the story via Gothamist. The bag fee was supposed to go into effect next month. I guess I won't have to think about how to adapt to the new fee. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
View ArticleNY State Senate District 20 Race
It is refreshing to see someone challenging Senator Jesse Hamilton. The skulduggery of his defection to the IDC immediately after the 2016 election proves that he has no place in representing the...
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