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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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The $1 million effort to dump the dump
Where does Pledge 2 Protect’s money come from, and what is it spent on? This story was originally published March 5, 2014, in Our Town. Pledge 2 Protect, the Upper East Side community group that’s emerged as the most potent … Continue reading
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Push for Park Avenue
Upper East Siders fighting for historic district on Park Avenue heard by landmarks commission. This piece was published Feb. 26 in Our Town. According to Teri Slater, a member of the Park Avenue Defenders, an effort to create a historic … Continue reading
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