Voices of New York
Voices of NY Video: Keeping the Irish Language Alive … in Manhattan
Merel Saarloos and Luke Murphy |
In New York’s Greenwich Village, there is a home for Irish culture and the Irish language.
News
Property Owners and Advocates for Tenants Clash Over Impacts of New Rent Laws
Harry DiPrinzio |
A rare discussion between a tenant leader, a real estate industry rep, pro-poor policy analyst and a Corcoran broker exposed divergent rhetoric about the state’s updated rent stabilization laws.
Brooklyn
Opinion: A Film About Bushwick Has a Simple Message—’See Us’
Stefanie Joshua |
‘How do you reconcile 30 years of change within the Bushwick community? How do you make sense of development and the subsequent displacement that occurs?’
2020
Video: Talking Rezonings, Rent Regs, Retail and Running for President
Jarrett Murphy |
City Limits’ editor appeared on BRIC-TVs 112BK to discusses the Gowanus rezoning, combined sewer overflows, the Queens DA race and Bill de Blasio’s run for president, among other things. Somehow, they got on to the topic of ‘mole people.’
affordability
Video: Does NYC Need a Comprehensive Plan?
Harry DiPrinzio, Jeanmarie Evelly, Jarrett Murphy and Marc Bussanich |
New York’s approach to land use has plenty of defenders. There are, however, those who disagree. ‘The current system exacerbates our worst selves rather than our best selves,’ a Brooklyn Councilmember told a City Limits panel Thursday night.
Age Justice
Video: What’s in Store for Today’s Younger New Yorkers as They Get Older
Jarrett Murphy and Marc Bussanich |
We asked 26 senior citizens at three centers around the city what they think are the best and worst parts about getting older in the five boroughs. Some of the answers were not what we were expecting to hear.
Age Justice
Cuts to Clubs, Money for Meals Highlight Debate Over Budget for the Aging
Roshan Abraham |
‘We will fight this tooth and nail,’ said one Councilmember of a proposal to shut down several social clubs now operated by NYCHA.
Age Justice
We Asked NYC Seniors: What’s Your Message to the Mayor?
Jarrett Murphy and Marc Bussanich |
What do New York City’s aging residents think of New York City’s aging services? City Limits asked people at three senior centers.
Government
Video: Climate Change, Campaign Cash and Charter Check-In
City Limits |
MacKenzie Fegan and Jarrett Murphy talk though three big stories that could reshape policy and politics New York City.
Events
What is RAD, and What Does it Mean for the Future of NYCHA?
Harry DiPrinzio |
The city is moving forward with a plan to transfer 62,000 units to Section 8 housing vouchers under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) program but the program has raised numerous concerns. A panel Wednesday brought together advocates, tenant leaders and policy experts to discuss some of them.
