Bronx
Federal Funds Have City Planners Eyeing East New York, Bronx
Jarrett Murphy |
A federal planning grant to be shared among several governments on either side of the New York-Connecticut border aims for transit-oriented development.
Bronx
Japan Tsunami, Katrina Memories Wash Into Waterfront Debate
Jake Mooney |
A new city plan addressing competing claims on New York’s coastline draws praise. But there’s still plenty of debate over the details, especially over the risks that come with waterfront industry.
CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS
Beep Says Brooklyn Is NYC's Economic Engine
Marty Markowitz |
“In spite of saying ‘goodbye’ to our treasures of yesterday, Brooklyn is thriving,” writes Borough President Marty Markowitz.
Government
Can a Year-Round Coney Island Succeed?
Neil deMause |
After seven years of legal wrangling, hundreds of millions of dollars in city expense, and the eviction of many of Coney Island’s historic amusement operators, the island is still seasonal.
Government
Cuomo, Paladino & Remedies For Our Ailing Economy
Neil deMause |
If the seven-member comedy act that was the October 18 gubernatorial debate can be said to have had a serious message, it was likely this: It’s the jobs, stupid.
News
City Approves Subsidy Deal Over Union Objections
City Limits |
The Industrial Development Agency okayed $21 million in subsidies to Thomson Reuters. The company says the money will help it keep jobs in the city. A union had resisted the deal.
Government
Strong Feelings About Yankee Stadium Deal? Too Bad.
Samia Shafi |
A closed door meeting — prompted by deals like Atlantic Yards, Yankee Stadium and Columbia University’s expansion — is examining how developers deliver community benefits in New York.
Economic Development
To Fight Financial Reform, Your Bank Wants You!
Jarrett Murphy |
Some banks are asking their customers to call on lawmakers to halt or amend the financial reform bill. Tell us: Is yours?
Economy
Union Unity Tested By Wage Fight
Ari Paul |
As the city studies the impact of “living wages,” it’s unclear whether wounds have healed from a split last fall between trade and service workers’ unions.
Economy
Rates and Race: The Fed And Black Workers
Jarrett Murphy |
The Federal Reserve is one of the most powerful forces in the American economy. This City Limits web extra asks whether its policies help or hurt the black unemployed.
