Preoccupied with his border wall, Trump has little to say about newly authorized funding—and he’s still sitting on last year’s money.
New York
Posted inHousing and Transportation
Hurricane Sandy and the Inequalities of Resilience in New York
With the recovery from Hurricane Florence gearing up in the Carolinas, the post-Sandy experiences of one section of New York provide important clues about how low-income residents and people of color fare after natural disasters.
Posted inWorking in America
Some Good News: New York–Area Airport Workers Just Won Country’s Highest Minimum Wage
Good news has been a little thin this week, but here’s something decidedly positive: Today, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a raise for approximately 40,000 airport workers at Newark, JFK, and LaGuardia airports. By 2023, airport workers, who include workers like cabin cleaners, baggage handlers, and wheelchair attendants, will receive […]
Posted inCivil Rights in America
Racism Merges into New York’s Ride-Hailing Debate
To fight traffic congestion, the New York City Council plans to vote on new curbs on Uber and Lyft. But some civil rights advocates are not on board.
Posted inMoney, Politics, and Power
Republicans Are Hard at Work to Turn Staten Island Blue
The Trump faithful in the only GOP quadrant of New York City may go for an ex-con Steve Bannon guy in June’s Republican primary.
Posted inEconomic Policy
New York State’s Federal Tax Dodge Is a Big Middle Finger to Republicans
Two provisions designed to offset the federal cap on SALT deductions is a big step toward fighting back against the GOP tax plan.
Posted inHealth and Social Policy
Gateway To Nowhere on the Hudson
Donald Trump could well kill more funds for the construction of critical rail infrastructure projects—which doesn’t bode well for the Northeast.
Posted inEconomic Policy
Why the Search for the New York Federal Reserve’s Next President Is a Big Deal
Their stakeholders include the whole country—not just Wall Street.
Posted inWorking in America
Fiscal Purgatory in New York
How New York’s budget crisis was used to roll back expansive government
Posted inWorking in America
In New York City, Fast-Food Workers May Soon Have a Permanent Voice
With the help of a new municipal law, a new advocacy group seeks to become an organizing model for low-wage workers.