By Janet Howard New York City faces an unprecedented housing crisis. With more than half of renters and 45% of homeowners considered ‘housing-burdened,’ the Yes on Affordable Housing campaign urges voters to approve Propositions 2, 3, 4, and 5 this November 4. These ballot measures aim to cut red tape, modernize outdated processes, and speed […]
By: Perry Perlmutter | citylimits.org “The next mayor will undoubtedly hear plenty from the business community about their priorities. But New York’s homeless population deserves a voice in City Hall that’s just as loud and just as urgent.” New York’s most powerful and influential business leaders are eager to get their priorities heard by the […]
By: Rachel Holliday Smith | thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: Ron Adar / Shutterstock.com He’s said it over and over again on the campaign trail, a consistent drumbeat of a promise: If elected, Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani will freeze your rent. “I’m running for mayor to freeze the rent for every rent-stabilized tenant,” he said in a campaign […]
By: Janet Howard| Photo courtesy: Fenix Suriel/IQ inc. On July 26th, the Bronx Neighborhood Housing Services (BNHS) hosted its Home Ownership Resource Fair, an event that brought together mortgage lenders, insurance companies, city agencies, and elected officials under one roof. The mission was clear: to equip low- and moderate-income families with the tools, knowledge, and […]
By: Chris Tobias New York City is contending with stubborn inflation, slowing job growth, and the lingering economic fallout from Trump-era tariffs that disrupted supply chains and pushed prices higher. For residents already grappling with steep housing, food, and transit costs, these pressures threaten to erode both financial stability and economic opportunity. In this challenging […]
By Chris Tobias | Editorial credit: Vincenzo Lullo / Shutterstock.com Economic justice in America aims to create a society where everyone has fair access to wealth, resources, and opportunities. Discover the challenges, policies, and solutions driving this critical movement. Introduction: The Meaning of Economic Justice Economic justice in America is more than a moral ideal—it’s […]
By Anne Webster Here’s a refined and comprehensive analysis of the ideal résumé for the Mayor of New York City in 2025 and beyond, structured to reflect the evolving demands of leadership, governance, and public trust. Executive Summary New York City’s mayor is no longer just a municipal executive—they are a global figure: a crisis […]
By Esther Claudette Gittens The final four candidates in the 2025 New York City mayoral race—incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent), Zohran Mamdani (Democratic nominee), and Republican Curtis Sliwa—covering the pros and cons as portrayed by the media and from their own statements. This overview digs into background, platforms, strengths, vulnerabilities, and how […]
By: Katie Honan and Greg B. Smith| thecity.nyc | Editorial credit: lev radin / Shutterstock.com A defiant Mayor Eric Adams officially launched his independent re-election bid Thursday, joined by more than a hundred supporters in front of City Hall — including some of the people previously embroiled in many investigations into his administration and inner circle. At […]
By Chris Tobias | Photo courtesy: Crystal for Brooklyn In an interview with our Editor-in-Chief and Host of People Power & Politics, Pearl Phillip, New York City Council Member Crystal Hudson sat down to reflect on her trailblazing tenure and ambitious vision for the future. Representing the diverse and culturally rich 35th District—which includes Fort […]