7 articles curated by the Wagner Planner staff:
New York City is down about 21,000 government workers (City and State) – “The report attributes two main causes to the high rate of unfilled posts – the temporary reduction in hiring in Fiscal Year 2021, and a steep climb in attrition since then.”
City Planning Approves Innovation QNS Rezoning, Sending Plan to a Council Vote (City Limits) – “Won hailed the developers’ inclusion of 554 “family-sized” two- and three-bedroom, income-restricted units not included in the initial plan. The new figures mean around 45 percent of the apartments will be income-capped and deemed “affordable.” Of those, 157 apartments will be set aside for people experiencing homelessness.”
‘Bathroom bill’ passes in City Council (NY1) – “‘With today’s passage of Intro-258, our city is saying loudly and proudly that we recognize that the status quo is not good enough and we’re going to work to bring bathrooms to every neighborhood across the five boroughs,’ Joseph said.”
Where and Why E-Bikes Catch Fire in NYC — And What Can Be Done About It (THE CITY) – “Within one ZIP code in Corona, there have been 14 of these fires since Jan. 1, 2021 — the most of any ZIP code in the city. That’s about one every six weeks.”
Strike Settled. Now Let’s Nationalize the Railroads (New Republic) – “Since 2004, railroad profits have increased 676 percent and railroad stock prices have increased 1,250 percent. This is the sort of return more commonly associated with criminal enterprises.”
Widow kicked out of home, African art collection in jeopardy, as city orders demo of Bed-Stuy building (Gothamist) – “Mayor Eric Adams, then a state senator, commended his efforts. But after a complaint from a developer who owns the building next door, Adams’ buildings department signed off on a demolition order on Sept. 9, records show.”
Ukraine’s 15,000-Mile Lifeline (New York Times)- “Trains quickly became the backbone of the country: essential to the war effort, crucial to moving people, weapons, goods and supplies, as well as providing a diplomatic avenue and an economic lifeline. As Russia began to target critical infrastructure, the job took on an added danger. Trains “running on schedule” — a catchphrase Kamyshin repeated as a mantra — became a symbol of normalcy in the most abnormal situation.”
You can reach the authors of this newsletter, Manal Bawazir and Edwin Jeng, at: mb7086@nyu.edu & ej737@nyu.edu
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