The Brooklyn council member defeated an incumbent. He has some enemies but puts his faith in citizen coalitions and “presence.” Is that enough? Carlos Menchaca’s election to… Read more “Can Carlos Menchaca Win Again?”
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Is Affordable Housing A Myth?
An ever-increasing income disparity, high rents and chronic shortage of apartments make affordable housing elusive for many New Yorkers. The rush to develop in an effort to remedy this shortage poses its own risk of changing the fabric of neighborhoods irreversibly. Here’s a look at the 10th largest city in the U.S.: the Bronx.
The New Bronx: A Young Jamaican Mother’s Sacrifice
A 27-year-old immigrant sends her one-year-old daughter back to Jamaica while she job hunts.
The New Bronx: From Brooklyn to the South Bronx
A lifelong Coney Island resident adjusts to life in the Bronx.