Tag Archives: Bill de Blasio

What’s The Rent? NYC Housing Officials Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

By Cezary Podkul Anyone who’s ever rented in New York City knows how hard it is to get reliable information about an apartment. How much has the unit rented for in the past? Does the building’s history entitle tenants to … Continue reading

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With Bratton, de Blasio’s Already Breaking Campaign Promises

By Charles D. Ellison With all the chatter and excitement surrounding New York City’s black first lady, Chirlane McCray, you’d think it was verboten to talk about anything else when it comes to Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio. To hear the pundit … Continue reading

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Bill Bratton seeks good community relations to make stop-and-frisk work

By Rory Carroll If Bill Bratton’s record in Los Angeles is any guide, New York will see little dramatic reduction in the police tactic of stop-and-frisk but improved targeting and community relations will soothe resentment. New Yorks newly named police … Continue reading

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