Reading List
The most recent articles from a list of feeds I subscribe to.
How Minneapolis and Austin Outdid New York City in the Quest to Enable More Housing
With the City Council expected to pass a modified version of Mayor Eric Adams’ package of development reforms Thursday, New York City will join a growing list of cities around the country that have updated rules in a bid to spur more housing. But while Adams and his city planners acknowledge that their City of […]
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Who Could Take Over Rikers Island? Several Noteworthy Candidates Raise Their Hands.
A distinguished New York City civil rights lawyer. A nationally recognized jail reformer who headed lockups in two different states. The former acting commissioner of the city’s jail system. These are three potential contenders to serve as the court-appointed receiver to run NYC’s troubled Department of Correction — if they were to be tapped by […]
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LISTEN: Are We All Centrists Now?
Eric Adams seems to think so, judging from his recent Wall Street Journal interview, and that Trump’s victory proves the left has lost its way while Hizzoner is back on his swagger. FAQ hosts Christina Greer, Katie Honan and Harry Siegel discuss the mayor’s solid political instincts and his dubious press strategy, why he’s still […]
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Budgeting Past the Graveyard: Adams and Hochul Spend Boldly Despite Likelihood of Trump Funding Cuts
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are approaching their budget agendas as if the 2024 election didn’t happen. But the victory of Donald Trump in the presidential race and looming Republican control of Congress seem likely to give them migraines, with enormous risks for New Yorkers who depend on government resources to educate their […]
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Prosecutors Probe Dealings Between Pastor Close to Adams and Hotel Developer Who Got Help
This story was published in partnership with The Guardian. Federal and city law enforcers executed a search warrant earlier this month at the Queens home of a pastor who led a political action committee for Mayor Eric Adams — on the same day authorities raided a hotel owned by a developer and Adams fundraiser the pastor […]
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