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Tracking Development Deals
The Independent Budget Office has examined annual reports submitted by the Economic Development Corp. on its discretionary deals and has issued a brief summarizing the information on 1,098 projects undertaken between 1994 and this year. In terms of number, it found more projects were in manufacturing than any other sector. However, when one looks at the size of the projects, information and financial services comes out on top. This area accounted for the largest value of new projects during the Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani administrations, but under Bloomberg, stadiums have been the number one beneficiaries. Despite the data provided by the development agency, the Independent Budget Offices says it remains difficult to determine what effects its efforts have had on job creations and retention. (November 9, 2011)
Chain Stores in the City
Nearly a third of chain stores reduced their presence in the city over the past 12 months, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. Dunkin Donuts remains the most ubiquitous chain, but the company did not show a net gain in stores - it held steady with 466 stores across the five boroughs. (November 3, 2011)
Local Investment by Banks Declines
In spite of a $38 billion increase in local deposits at the city's 20 largest banks over the past two years, reinvestment in the city's communities by those banks declined by $4.4 billion according to this new report by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development. (September 29, 2011)
Ticketing Produce
Strict enforcement of laws on vendors, along with confiscation of fresh produce and equipment, pose a major risk to the street market on Forsyth Street in Chinatown, according to a report by the Street Vendor Project of the Urban Justice Center. The report, Spoiled!. estimates vendors at the market, which it calls the busiest such market in a low-income New York neighborhood, have received more than 2,000 tickets in the last two years. Through these actions, the report says, "The city is undeniably undermining its other praiseworthy efforts to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods like Chinatown." (July 26, 2011)
Are New Yorkers Happy With Their Neighborhoods?
This survey by the Municipal Art Society found that New York City residents are positive about their neighborhoods and the city as a whole, but that those in outer boroughs are less positive about both New York City and their communities. (October 28, 2010)
The Independent Budget Office has examined annual reports submitted by the Economic Development Corp. on its discretionary deals and has issued a brief summarizing the information on 1,098 projects undertaken between 1994 and this year. In terms of number, it found more projects were in manufacturing than any other sector. However, when one looks at the size of the projects, information and financial services comes out on top. This area accounted for the largest value of new projects during the Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani administrations, but under Bloomberg, stadiums have been the number one beneficiaries. Despite the data provided by the development agency, the Independent Budget Offices says it remains difficult to determine what effects its efforts have had on job creations and retention. (November 9, 2011)
Chain Stores in the City
Nearly a third of chain stores reduced their presence in the city over the past 12 months, according to this report by the Center for an Urban Future. Dunkin Donuts remains the most ubiquitous chain, but the company did not show a net gain in stores - it held steady with 466 stores across the five boroughs. (November 3, 2011)
Local Investment by Banks Declines
In spite of a $38 billion increase in local deposits at the city's 20 largest banks over the past two years, reinvestment in the city's communities by those banks declined by $4.4 billion according to this new report by the Association for Neighborhood and Housing Development. (September 29, 2011)
Ticketing Produce
Strict enforcement of laws on vendors, along with confiscation of fresh produce and equipment, pose a major risk to the street market on Forsyth Street in Chinatown, according to a report by the Street Vendor Project of the Urban Justice Center. The report, Spoiled!. estimates vendors at the market, which it calls the busiest such market in a low-income New York neighborhood, have received more than 2,000 tickets in the last two years. Through these actions, the report says, "The city is undeniably undermining its other praiseworthy efforts to increase access to fresh fruits and vegetables in low-income neighborhoods like Chinatown." (July 26, 2011)
Are New Yorkers Happy With Their Neighborhoods?
This survey by the Municipal Art Society found that New York City residents are positive about their neighborhoods and the city as a whole, but that those in outer boroughs are less positive about both New York City and their communities. (October 28, 2010)
West Side Stadium
A site supporting the New York Jets proposal for a stadium built on the Hudson Rail Yards. Links to press coverage, photos of the stadium, and point-by-point discussions of the arguments put forth by the stadium's opponents. The site is also soliciting emails supporting the project.
Inner City Press
Inner City Press, headquartered in the South Bronx of New York City, engages in investigations and journalism regarding human rights, transparency, corporate accountability, community reinvestment, predatory lending, environmental justice, fair housing, social exclusion and related topics.
Ideas that Matter
Devoted to stimulating public discourse on issues related to living within cities.
Neighborhood Open Space Coalition
Working within New York to preserve and reestablish open spaces for public use.
Brooklyn Rail
Brooklyn Rail offers critical perspective on politics, art, and culture in the neighborhoods of New York City's largest borough. In a journal form, published monthly.
A site supporting the New York Jets proposal for a stadium built on the Hudson Rail Yards. Links to press coverage, photos of the stadium, and point-by-point discussions of the arguments put forth by the stadium's opponents. The site is also soliciting emails supporting the project.
Inner City Press
Inner City Press, headquartered in the South Bronx of New York City, engages in investigations and journalism regarding human rights, transparency, corporate accountability, community reinvestment, predatory lending, environmental justice, fair housing, social exclusion and related topics.
Ideas that Matter
Devoted to stimulating public discourse on issues related to living within cities.
Neighborhood Open Space Coalition
Working within New York to preserve and reestablish open spaces for public use.
Brooklyn Rail
Brooklyn Rail offers critical perspective on politics, art, and culture in the neighborhoods of New York City's largest borough. In a journal form, published monthly.
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