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Video of the Rockaways Rezoning Hearing and Vote
Marc Bussanich |
The board voted to approve with conditions the city’s proposed rezoning of downtown Far Rockaway by a vote of 26 to 2.
CITY WIRE: THE BLOG
Watch Video of the East Harlem Rezoning Meeting
Marc Bussanich |
The Department of City Planning discusses its draft rezoning framework for East Harlem.
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NYS Primary and the ’16 Campaign: Are we Witnessing GOP’s Demise, Racism’s Rise, or all of the Above?
Jarrett Murphy and Marc Bussanich |
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner told our primary preview event that the likely outcome of the presidential race is the “destruction of a once great party.” But political scientist Christina Greer notes the Trump phenomenon’s fearsome potential. Watch the clips.
In Depth
How a New NYC Law Will Change Life for Employers and Job-Seekers
Marc Bussanich |
The Fair Chance Act will restrict when employers can ask about an applicant’s criminal record and how that information is handled when it comes to deciding whom to hire. A video report.
Bronx
Development Spurs Tenant Harassment in Bronx, Groups Say
Marc Bussanich |
Community organizations in the Bronx say residential and commercial tenants in areas around the Kinsgbridge Armory and the proposed Jerome Avenue rezoning are seeing higher rents and more harassment.
Government
Why People Love Trump (Not the Hillary Clinton Version)
Marc Bussanich |
How could a reasonable person support Donald Trump, you ask? Here’s your answer. SEE THE VIDEO.
The Work Site
Union Ranks at All-Time Low, Local Leader Says Labor Must Target Corporations
Marc Bussanich |
The head of a Queens local is seeking to defeat James P. Hoffa for the presidency of the Teamsters.
The Work Site
Why is New York City’s Growing Technology Sector so White?
Marc Bussanich |
And what does a recent report tell us about how to diversify it?
In Depth
WorkSite: City Offers Training for Small Business Owners
Marc Bussanich |
Small businesses have it tough in New York. Small MWBEs face extra burdens when it comes to accessing capital, recruiting and marketing.
Budget
Tips for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses on Getting Government Contracts
Marc Bussanich |
An expert weighs in on the four key issues facing minority and women-owned business enterprises and the government agencies that are supposed to hire them. Watch the videos!
