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Covering New York politics and government since 1999. Published by Citizens Union Foundation.

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Boosting #Arts and Access, City’s #OpenCulture Program Set to Become Permanent by Law gothamgazette.com/city/12063-ope…


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Proposed NYPD Rule Could Allow Widespread Drone Activity in New York City buff.ly/440ezZc


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These types of programs have been working for years. In @GothamGazette, we outlined how peer-led outreach efforts can help keep people out of Rikers and get them into the housing, mental health & other services that keep them & the community safe: bit.ly/3ZJQlQ5


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Open Streets + Open Culture enable some of our beloved arts orgs to welcome NYers and visitors to seek solace and enjoyment in performances that make this city + our neighborhoods so much more wonderful. Proud to have passed bills to make these permanent. gothamgazette.com/city/12063-ope…


LISTEN: @WestchesterGov County Executive George Latimer on 'The Suburbs' & The City gothamgazette.com/state/12079-ma…


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"The misuse of zoning, often driven by good intentions, is a major cause of the structural housing shortage that drives up housing prices for everyone, fuels gentrification pressure, drives some New Yorkers to leave the city, and leaves others inadequately housed or homeless."

CHPC’s @hslatkin demystifies “illusionary zoning” practices that look like it they’ll help us out of our housing affordability crisis but really dig us in deeper: gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…



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Find out about “hungry hungry hippos zoning” - it looks like local officials fought for more affordability in a high-profile development, but it’s really redirecting affordable housing funds away from lower-income communities. … and more: gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…


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In the wake of the recent SCOTUS decision to end affirmative action in college admissions, the push to end legacy admissions takes on greater urgency. I am the Assembly sponsor of such a bill. See the op-Ed from May. gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…


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The curb lane is valuable, abundant real estate. Yet despite NY’s reputation for squeezing value out of every possible inch of the city, we’ve let this space languish. @saraklind & @msuthnyc say solutions for a better-working NYC are found at the curb ⤵️ bit.ly/3NTj7uY


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#NY must build a state where all can thrive. This year Albany fell short this legislative session. Check out this op-Ed bylined by @ForTheMany, @FWDus & @thenyic’s @AbdullahMYounus. #NY4All #GoodCause #HAVP #ARA #JusticeReforms gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…


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.@NYCMayor's Administration Far Behind on Bus Infrastructure Benchmarks, with Promises to Improve This Year gothamgazette.com/city/12057-may…


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My conversation w/ Westchester County Executive George Latimer about 'The Suburbs' &: -Westchester's relationship w/ the 5 boros -Westchester vs Long Island -opposition to Hochul's housing plan & what comes next -welcoming asylum-seekers -& more Listen: gothamgazette.com/state/12079-ma…


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For too long, we have been using a flawed playbook to teach our students how to read. #NYCReads is about rejecting the status quo and putting in the work to deliver bright starts and bold futures. gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…


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Proposed #NYPD Rule Could Allow Widespread Drone Activity in #NewYorkCity gothamgazette.com/city/12090-nyp…


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San Francisco switched a small portion of free parking to dynamic pricing: traffic reduced by 8% time spent finding a parking space reduced by 43% the city made $1.9M in revenue Reforming the curb pays off (literally). gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…


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👇🏾 Check this out!

Today @JJAatFPWA, @CMNantashaW, and I published an op-ed on upcoming Council legislation that would require City employees to complete annual anti-racism and anti-bias trainings. Read more about the importance of these trainings in @GothamGazette: gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/12…



Podcast: Westchester County Executive George Latimer on 'The Suburbs' and The City gothamgazette.com/state/12079-ma…


Proposed NYPD Rule Could Allow Widespread Drone Activity in New York City gothamgazette.com/city/12090-nyp…


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Key #StateSenators Assess Failure to Reach #HousingDeal, Potential Future Action gothamgazette.com/state/12082-st…


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