Originally published in Crain’s New York Business April 28, 2014. On a trip through New York last week, Texas Gov. Rick Perry challenged Gov. Andrew Cuomo to a debate over the business climate of each state. Mr. Cuomo declined the invitation, but told Crain’s that his tax-free Start-Up zones have attracted the interest of Texas companies. […]
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Originally published in Crain’s New York Business Nov. 20, 2014. As the economy adds jobs, the percentage of unemployed workers has plunged in the past three months, according to data released Thursday. The weather is getting colder, but job numbers in the city are as hot as they’ve been in decades. Data released Thursday show […]
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Originally published in Voices of New York Sept. 24, 2013. Jobs for New York spent $4.9 million in 22 City Council races, helping elect Paul Vallone (left) and Margaret Chin (right). But their money couldn’t sway voters in Brooklyn’s 38th District, where Carlos Menchaca (center) beat incumbent Sara Gonzalez. (Photos via candidates Facebook pages) by […]
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Originally published in the New York Times Sept. 9, 2013. Over the course of the primary campaign in New York City, mayoral candidates have regularly appeared at campaign forums and met voters at subway stops. But few destinations have been more popular than churches. Since April, the candidates have spoken at least 169 church services, […]
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Originally published in the New York Daily News Aug. 23, 2013. Delores Nettles, the mother of slain transgender woman Islan Nettles, holds up Nettles’ picture. (Photo: Nicholas Wells) Islan Nettles, 21, was brutally assaulted early Saturday morning on Frederick Douglass Blvd., cops said. By Nicholas Wells, Shayna Jacobs and Tina Moore / New York Daily […]
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Originally published in City Limits on June 4, 2013. Part of City & State’s Five Borough Ballot series. Patrons of Camaguey Restaurant hold nuanced views on mayoral control, charter schools and teacher evaluations—and feel the state of the schools is more important than who’s mayor. By Matthew J. Perlman and Nicholas Wells The business at […]
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By Jessica Glazer and Nicholas Wells The Board of Standards and Appeals. (Photo: Jessica Glazer) Since Mayor Michael Bloomberg took office in 2002, the Department of City Planning has rezoned more than a third of the city—over 11,000 blocks—in one of the greatest renovations in the city’s history. In this time, one board of five […]
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by Jessica Glazer and Nicholas Wells You don’t have to be rich to win public office in New York City, but it doesn’t hurt to have rich friends. New York City’s strict public financing system limits donations to $4,950 for an individual, but critics claim that some donors take advantage of a loophole called campaign […]
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Originally published May 1, 2013 in the New York Times Local Blog. City Council candidate Laurie Cumbo. (Photo: Nicholas Wells) City Council hopeful Laurie Cumbo scored two major labor endorsements recently in her bid to replace Council Member Letitia James in the 35th District, who is stepping down to run for Public Advocate. On April […]
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