How the M-train is Gentrifying Bushwick
A shift in transit routes has triggered a wave of social change south of Myrtle Avenue, spurring a familiar mix of optimism and fear among residents.
Hurricane Sandy Recovery
Canarsie Braces for Foreclosure Wave After Sandy
Photo by: CNYCN A map prepared by the Center for New York City Neighborhoods.
As Sandy Relief Efforts Fade, Crisis Far From Over
Photo by: Neil deMause Jury-rigged wiring snakes through ground-floor windows at NYCHA's Seaside Gardens.
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Bushwick's Struggles With Asthma: What's Poverty's Role?
In a neighborhood with high asthma rates, it's not hard to identify risk factors for the condition. The trick is determining which factor is most important.
Carrion, Liu Vy for Votes in Brownsville
The audience knew what the candidates wanted. But what did the people of Van Dyke want in return?
Brooklyn Council Races Blow Hot and Cold
Some 2013 races are shaping up to feature multiple candidates. Others look so far like one-choice affairs.
Report Sees Widespread Mold After Sandy
Community groups say a survey of households affected by the superstorm found that 60 percent report visible mold.
Call for More Regulation of New York City Co-ops
Some 1 million New Yorkers live in co-ops, an affordable ownership option for many families. But some say the companies that sponsor coops are retaining too much control—at residents' expense.
Decisions New York's Next Mayor Will Face on Public Housing
Though federally funded, NYCHA is in part steered by choices at the municipal level. What public-housing policy choices will New York's next mayor have to make?
What Brownsville Wants In A Mayor
So far, most residents haven't found what they're looking for—or even done much looking.
Comedy is King at Brooklyn BP Markowitz's Final Annual Speech
The lavish last hurrah featured an hour-long riff on the Tonight Show, news of a new Coney Island concert arena and a scatological shot at the press.
For Next Brooklyn Borough President, What’s the Agenda?
Observers stress sharing prosperity, strategic use of capital funds, better community boards, and more transparency.
