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Opinion
Chi Ossé’s brokers’ fee bill will make the NYC housing market worse
Rent costs in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn are at record highs, but progressive City Councilman Chi Ossé is looking to…
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Business
NYC plan to convert obsolete office buildings into residential units would solve dual crisis — but City Council stands in the way
New measures are in the works to solve the city’s housing and office crises — but they depend on whether…
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Opinion
Albany’s flawed new housing tax break just killed a magnificent Brooklyn project
Don’t believe Gov. Hochul’s so-called replacement for the 421-a tax-abatement program will spur the creation of new homes the way…
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Business
NYC rule will slap sugar warning labels on food, drinks including Starbucks, Dunkin’ specialties
Oh, sweet — the ‘nanny state’ is back! Fast-food chains and coffee shops in New York City would have to…
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Opinion
Blame shoplifting scourge and blasé lawmakers
Vacant storefronts are both a sign and a cause of economic distress — and they’ve nearly doubled in the city…
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