Author Archives: Daniel Fitzsimmons
Unequal Access Rankles Tenants
Another Upper West Side building denying rent-regulated tenants access to amenities. This story was originally published May 4 in the West Side Spirit. In another example of high-end buildings giving some low-rate renters short shrift, rent-regulated tenants at 845 West … Continue reading
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The battle over Air BnB
The apartment-sharing service has hit a wall in New York, with elected officials and regulators accusing its users of operating illegally. This story was originally published April 30, 2014 in the West Side Spirit. Air BnB, the apartment-sharing startup that … Continue reading
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Saving mom and pop
Is it time for an affordable housing-like effort to help local retailers? This story was originally published on April 9, 2014, in Our Town. The Upper East Side stationary store Blacker and Kooby has been around since 1963, at the … Continue reading
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Teens on the community board
A resolution in the City Council would open up the boards to younger members. This story was originally published March 26, 2014 in Our Town and the West Side Spirit. Seventeen-year-old Quentin Dupouy became interested in politics when he campaigned … Continue reading
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Speaking of #fail
I’m going to unpack this tweet I made earlier today, mostly because it doesn’t make sense without context (140 characters, sorry) and because the column in question is frustrating insofar as it relates to Occupy Wall Street (lol remember that?). I … Continue reading →