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fromtherealdeal.com
1 day ago

Council speaker protects turf rather than city's future

Speaker Adrienne Adams opposes pro-housing reforms to protect the Council's power, claiming they would undermine its ability to negotiate for housing, jobs, and local investments.
Real estate
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

150 homeless shelter beds are likely headed to Oakland. Just not in Chinatown.

"To be frank, this is a perfect example of institutional racism," Wang said in an interview about the nixed hotel-to-housing proposal. "You're placing a shelter right beside this vulnerable population."
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

San Jose leader made unusual move to change staff email addresses - San Jose Spotlight

Kamei's request for email changes is unusual and raises concerns about transparency, especially following her silence on serious allegations against a former councilmember.
NYC politics
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NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Summit of Political Life Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Support for congestion pricing is growing among voters, especially city Democrats, indicating a potential political shift.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Culture of Can't: What Happened to Mayor Adams's Promise for Secure Bike Parking? - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams is urged to fulfill his promise of establishing bike parking lockers amid stalled plans and bureaucratic setbacks.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Tuesday's Headlines: The Summit of Political Life Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Support for congestion pricing is growing among voters, especially city Democrats, indicating a potential political shift.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Culture of Can't: What Happened to Mayor Adams's Promise for Secure Bike Parking? - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Adams is urged to fulfill his promise of establishing bike parking lockers amid stalled plans and bureaucratic setbacks.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Cop-biting NYC Councilwoman Susan Zhuang sinks teeth into comptroller's race with endorsement

Susan Zhuang endorses Mark Levine for city comptroller, leveraging her influence despite her controversial legal issues.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Monday's Headlines: Guerrilla Streetery Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Outdoor dining can thrive if implemented year-round, as demonstrated by a recent curb-lane café demonstration.
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