Bronx
Amid Housing Complaints, Is The Forecast Improving?
Karen Loew |
A stimulus funding influx, the possibility of new jobs, and heartier support from officials comes as public housing residents call attention to widespread poor living conditions.
ARTS and CULTURE
The City's Latest Hirings and Retirings
Nekoro Gomes |
A new state education leader takes the helm, as more New Yorkers head to Washington and the Pratt Center gets a new director.
Bronx
What The High Line's Success Can Teach Us
Karen Loew |
Savvy and serendipity played a big part in the realization of this long-awaited park. But the project’s success contains lessons for other public efforts of every kind.
Citywide
Second In Command: A Lawyer's Argument
Jarrett Murphy |
In the final installment of our series on the race for public advocate, a look at civil liberties lawyer Norman Siegel’s third run for the city’s number-two post.
Citywide
When Could Empty Condos Become Affordable Homes?
Bendix Anderson |
Don’t pack your bags yet — the fact of empty new buildings doesn’t mean the city has any new funding streams yet to put toward their ‘adaptive reuse.’
Citywide
Second In Command: The Crusader's Charge
Jarrett Murphy |
A look at Queens Councilman Eric Gioia, who brings both idealism and strong funding to his quest for higher office. The third in a five-part series on the race for the Number Two spot in city government.
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.
Bronx
CITY LIMITS INVESTIGATES: A Week At City Council
Jarrett Murphy |
After the term limits vote and before the 2009 race heats up, the new issue of CLI takes a close look at the city’s legislature.
Bronx
Do You Hear Us, Albany? Ralliers Want Safety Net
Chloe Tribich |
Thousands filled the streets around City Hall last week, demanding a solution to the budget crisis that doesn’t harm education, health care, housing and jobs.
Bronx
Senior Center Re-Org Hits A Roadblock
Casey Samulski |
City Council isn’t feeling the same enthusiasm as agency leaders for a seniors revamp.
