An influential hotel workers’ union is flexing its power at a key moment in the city’s recovery, affecting major projects from casinos to homeless shelters. Source: New York Times
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As New York City Schools Face a Crisis, Charter Schools Gain Students
By Gotham Rex on November 21, 2022
Enrollment at charters is up and the governor has signaled a measure of support, but the privately run schools still face an enormous battle as they seek to expand. Source: New York Times
Why New York Is Resorting to Tents to House Surge of Migrants
By Gotham Rex on September 22, 2022
With over 10,000 asylum seekers crowding homeless shelters, the city will erect temporary structures to hold new arrivals for their first few days. Source: New York Times
A Horse’s Collapse Rekindles Debate about Carriage Rides in New York’s Central Park
By Gotham Rex on September 21, 2022
The horses have charmed tourists since the 19th century, but detractors say there is abuse and exploitation. Drivers say they are animal lovers doing their best. Source: New York Times
Why Rape Survivors Asked Feds to Probe N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on July 28, 2022
Letters from victims and activists drew the Justice Department’s attention after city and state officials failed to act on the same complaints. Source: New York Times
Facing Tepid Support, Bill de Blasio Drops N.Y. House Bid
By Gotham Rex on July 19, 2022
Polls showed Mr. de Blasio, the former mayor of New York City who also prematurely ended a 2020 presidential bid, trailing in a crowded Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Ferry System Lost Track of $224 Million, Audit Finds
By Gotham Rex on July 6, 2022
The city’s comptroller, which conducted the audit, said that the semi-independent city agency that runs the ferry network had made decisions resulting in millions of dollars in unnecessary expenses. Source: New York Times
How Many N.Y. Democrats Does It Take to Fill a House Seat? Try 15.
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2022
A congressman, an ex-congresswoman, an ex-mayor, a Trump prosecutor and several state and city officials are eyeing an open congressional seat in New York City. Source: New York Times
Bill de Blasio Knows He Isn’t Loved
By Gotham Rex on May 27, 2022
New York’s former mayor is running for Congress in a newly drawn district, where distaste for him is epic. He’s sure he can change that. Source: New York Times
De Blasio Will Run for Congress in Newly Drawn District
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2022
Bill de Blasio, the ex-mayor of New York City, said on Friday that he would run for the House of Representatives in a new district that includes parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Source: New York Times
NYC’s Alternate-Side Parking Ritual Is Back. Cue the Outrage.
By Gotham Rex on April 19, 2022
New York City says that drivers will have to move their cars twice a week again so that dirty streets can be swept clean. Source: New York Times
Trump Organization Can Keep Operating Bronx Golf Course, Judge Rules
By Gotham Rex on April 8, 2022
New York City lost a court battle over its attempt to cancel the Trump Organization’s contract to operate a public golf course in the Bronx after the riot at the U.S. Capitol. Source: New York Times
Two Years Later, New York City’s Lessons from the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
The city was slow to react, and the vaccine rollout was flawed. Poor neighborhoods still need help. But shutdowns and mandates saved lives. Source: New York Times
Two Years of the Pandemic: New York Looks Back
By Gotham Rex on March 17, 2022
It all began in March 2020, when we were flying blind and hoping it would be over quickly. Source: New York Times
Bill de Blasio Says He Won’t Run for Governor After All
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2022
Mr. de Blasio, the former New York City mayor, had signaled for months that he planned to run for governor, but he faced long odds in a crowded Democratic primary. Source: New York Times