Opinion: Standing Up to Eminent Theft
Six years ago, developer millionaire Bruce Ratner, with the support of Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, Sen. Schumer and Brooklyn…
The Indypendent
Six years ago, developer millionaire Bruce Ratner, with the support of Mayor Bloomberg, Gov. Pataki, Sen. Schumer and Brooklyn…
A Dec. 9 lawsuit against New York City alleges that homeless men and women are sleeping on benches, floors,…
Stuy-Town Win Could Have Ripple Effect
The New York State Court of Appeals handed tenants a major victory Oct. 22 when it ruled that the…
Cashing in on the Housing Crisis
The white, concrete 30-story luxury condominium building in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, towers over the neighborhood. The structure’s glass windows…
Good News for Bloomberg Means Bad News for the Homeless
Now that Mayor Michael Bloomberg has won re-election to a third term, what does that mean for policies regarding…
Citywide Candidates, Minus Bloomberg, Speak on Poverty in New York City
Less than a week before Election Day, 5 citywide candidates for public office—minus billionaire Mayor Michael Bloomberg—spoke at a…
Local Right to the City Coalition Releases Policy Platform for New York
The local coalition of the national Right to the City Alliance has released a detailed policy platform for New…
Mayoral Election: Can I Get an AMEN?!
As Bloomberg and the real estate industry gentrifies the city, performance activist Reverend Billy Talen is preaching a gospel of neighborhood revival. But,…