Brooklyn
Watch Live: City Planning Presents its Proposal for a Gowanus Rezoning
City Limits |
Can’t make the February 28 meeting? Tune in here.
Budget
MTA to Hike Weekly and Monthly MetroCard Fares, But Avoid Increase for Access-A-Ride Users
Jeanmarie Evelly |
The vote avoided an alternative plan that would have hiked the base fare to $3, something disabled riders and advocates argued would unevenly burden Access-a-Ride users.
ACS
Tragedy, Advocates, Pols Paved Way for Bid to Keep Detained Youth Closer to Home
Jarrett Murphy |
A report says complicated backstory of the city-state Close to Home program—and its early success–are a model for youth-justice systems around the country.
Albany
Opinion: Why Survivors of Domestic Violence Should Support Bail and Discovery Reform in NYS
Leigh Goodmark |
‘Legislation to reform New York’s bail and discovery laws will protect victims of violence—particularly when they become defendants.’
Agenda 2019
Nine Takeaways from the Special Election for Public Advocate
Jarrett Murphy |
Because only a regular election deserves a full Top Ten list.
