New York City
Billionaires’ Row: Can Manhattan be rescued from real estate speculators?
August 2, 2017It’s no secret that Manhattan, despite being one of the most sought-after places to live in the world, is full of empty apartments.
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NYC City Council leader hails release of Lopez Rivera at Marcantonio forum
February 23, 2017New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito took a lot of heat for championing the cause of Oscar López Rivera.
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New York’s Resist Trump Tuesday demonstrators speak to wavering Dems too
February 22, 2017Some Democratic senators have been on the fence in trying to block Trump’s proposed cabinet.
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New York progressives discuss tactics
February 22, 2017The NYC chapter of the New York Progressive Alliance recently met to discuss candidates, issues, and voter registration reforms.
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Private developers punch holes in New York “sanctuary state”
February 18, 2017Trump has promised to cut funding to sanctuary cities and states, Federal funds from Housing and Urban Development to New York City will not be forthcoming. To protect tenants, especially those in Black and Brown communities...
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