Chi Ossé called his unsuccessful search for a new home “tiring, treacherous, and competitive.” To many New Yorkers, his experience is relatable.
Tag: City Council (NYC)
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Clash Looms Between Council and Mayor Adams as Speaker Sets Her Agenda
The City Council speaker, Adrienne Adams, called for closing the Rikers Island jail complex by 2027 and expanding 3-K for All, in opposition to Mayor Adams’s stance.
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Kids Buying Weed From Bodegas Wasn’t in the ‘Legal Weed’ Plan
The rollout of legal marijuana in New York has been a slow and laborious process. The corner stores aren’t waiting.
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This Charity Fights Sex Trafficking. Bureaucracy Might Doom It.
GEMS is one of the most respected providers of aid to young victims of sexual exploitation. But New York City’s antiquated payment system is putting its future at risk.
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What Does It Mean to Be a Progressive in New York City?
The City Council’s Progressive Caucus demanded that its members agree to a statement of principles. Fifteen of the 35 members refused and left the group.