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New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Mayor Bill de Blasio originally announce the plans to create smaller, borough equitable prison system to replace Rikers in February.
Criminal Justice
The elected officials opposing the four new jails to replace Rikers
Borough presidents and state lawmakers have raised concerns.
By KAY DERVISHI
Policy
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The Henry Hudson Bridge, which spans Spuyten Duyvil Creek into Inwood Hill Park. The Columbia "C" is visible along the shoreline.
This Week’s Headlines
Collins indicted, cap on Uber and Inwood rezoning
Rounding up the week’s political news.
By REBECCA C. LEWIS
News & Politics
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People cross the street in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx.
Commentary
New York City is alive and well
The July cover of Harper’s mistakes the southern half of Manhattan for all of New York City.
By BEN ADLER
Opinion
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The Manhattan skyline looking out of a high rise window.
Commentary
A pied-à-terre tax is smart policy – and it’s constitutional
City Hall is wrong: New York can tax wealthy absentee owners.
By ALEC SCHIERENBECK
Opinion
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Bill de blasio and Andrew cuomo in planes trains and automobiles
Transportation
Better ways to get to LaGuardia Airport
Who needs Cuomo’s AirTrain with alternatives like these?
By JEFF COLTIN, GRACE SEGERS
Policy
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at the City of New York 2018 Inaugural Ceremonies
New York City
Six flags of New York
A vexillological look at New York City's six borough flags.
By JEFF COLTIN
News & Politics
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Amazon's Seattle headquarters, featuring a pair of glass domes in the foreground
Opinion
Why NYC should hope it loses Amazon's HQ2 sweepstakes
The case against Amazon for the Big Apple is easy.
By GREGORY SCRUGGS
Opinion
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Personality
5 things to know about new U.S. Attorney Geoffrey Berman
The main takeaways about the top prosecutor for the Southern District of New York.
By GRACE SEGERS
Personality
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