Government
Term Limits & Land Use Top Charter Revision List
Jarrett Murphy |
The city’s Charter Revision Commission staked out broad areas of inquiry as it heads toward a possible 2010 vote to revamp New York’s government.
Charter Revision
Charter Commission Meets Monday
Jarrett Murphy |
The panel considering changes to the city’s governing structure will consider which issues to examine during its next round of hearings.
Bronx
Term Limits, Party Politics On Bloomberg Charter Panel's Menu
Jarrett Murphy |
After the first round of hearings on how to revise the city’s charter, a list has emerged of what New Yorkers want to change about their government.
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.
Bronx
Charter Debate: A Zero-Sum Game?
Jarrett Murphy |
At a Charter Revision Commission hearing in the Bronx, the theme was power: Who wants more, and who’s supposed to give it up.
Bronx
Who's Got The Power? Citizens To Weigh In
Jarrett Murphy |
The first public hearing of the mayor’s Charter Revision Commission could be the start of a fast-track effort to change the way New York City governs itself.
Bronx
Boro Presidents' Fight Extends Beyond Election
Jarrett Murphy |
There’s just one real contest in the races for borough president this fall, but next year could see a debate over whether the city still needs the post.
Bronx
Term Limits Backlash: Incumbents In Trouble
Jarrett Murphy |
From the central Bronx to the North Shore of Staten Island, an unusually high number of incumbent City Councilmembers are in tough races this year. A look at some of the issues — and seats — in play.
Citywide
Second In Command: Gotbaum Looks Back
Jarrett Murphy |
As candidates vie to replace Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum, this article — first in a series on the race for Number Two — looks at the history and challenges of the office.
Charter Revision
VEND-AXED
Elizabeth Cady Brown |
It’s about to get a whole lot easier to do business with New York.
