City Council
Audio Interview: Pol Says TPP Trade Deal Could Jeopardize NYC Laws
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Manhattan’s Helen Rosenthal says her resolution declaring New York City a ‘TPP-Free Zone,’ while purely symbolic, would send an important message.
Bill de Blasio
Advocates Hail NYC Credit-Check Ban as Strongest in the U.S.
Jarrett Murphy |
The measure, which received Council approval this week, was amended to exempt some jobs—but not nearly as many as the business sector wanted.
City Council
City Council Must Pass Bills to Fight Climate Change
Martyne Aime |
There’s no need to wait for the United Nations conference later this year to take real steps to stave off climate change. The City Council is considering a set of meaningful proposals.
Affordable Housing
NYCHA Foresees $400M Deficit in a Decade
Batya Ungar-Sargon |
The housing authority ranks buildings’ repair needs on a scale of 1 to 5. Five is the worst—and it applies to fully a quarter of NYCHA’s buildings.
CommunityWire
LiveOn NY Applauds Council Members Chin and Vallone in Their Efforts to Increase Funding for New York City Seniors
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“By investing now in programs that will keep seniors safe and healthy in their own communities, we will be saving millions of dollars in future costs to government, ultimately making New York a better place to age.”
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Participatory Budgeting: Catch the Fever!
Sondra Youdelman |
First there were four. Then there 10. This year 22 Councilmembers will let constituents decide how to spend money. The dollar impact is impressive. The democracy impact could be even more so.
Bronx
Bronx Council Newcomer Gibson Gets Key Post
Jordan Moss |
Bronx Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson joined almost every borough colleague opposing Mark-Viverito for Council, but nonetheless was awarded control of the public safety committee.
Boroughs
Council Freshman Cohen Steers Clear of Progressive Caucus
Jordan Moss |
While not ruling out joining the group, the new District 11 councilmember—and self-described progressive—says he plans to focus on bread-and-butter issues.
Government
Council Newcomer Torres Wins Early Power
Jordan Moss |
The youngest member of the city legislature was named chair of the public housing committee last week, just days after being arrested in an MLK-day act of civil disobedience.
Boroughs
Is the Bronx as Progressive as De Blasio Says?
Kate Pastor |
The mayor lauds the borough’s “progressive values,” but the buzzword’s application to Bronx politics is uneven at best—a fact that may complicate the mayor’s ability to execute his agenda.
