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On any given day, about 4,000 people are in isolated confinement in New York State prisons. 

In this episode, "Represent NYC," New York State Senator Bill Perkins and his guests discuss his bill to change the practice of solitary confinement in New York State prisons. They also explore if New York...

In June 2016, Mayor Bill deBlasio signed Intro 775-A into law. The law imposes stricter deadlines on the Landmarks Preservation Commission and gives additional power to property owners. Many of the city's largest preservation groups claim it guts the landmark laws created in 1965 and fear it will...

Watch New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Steven Choi of the The New York Immigration Coalition and Jessica Lappin of Downtown Alliance discuss immigration and economic development in New York City. 

This episode originally aired in July 2016. 

According to a recent report from The Black Institute, New York has seen an increase in the number of minority and women-owned businesses (MWBEs) — however, they remain vastly underfunded.

On this episode of Represent NYC, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer explores how the city can help MBWEs...

It’s no secret that the cost of living in New York City is outrageously high and for many, owning a home is just not feasible. To address this issue, the city created the HDFC program to make homes more affordable for buyers. However, a new proposed regulation that would alter the benefits of this...

Over the last few years, enterprising Manhattanites have been using Airbnb to find temporary housing in the City. However, Governor Cuomo’s new law banning illegal hotels threatens Airbnb’s business model and puts law-abiding renters at risk.

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” Community Board 7 Ch...

Change is upon us. In a few weeks, the president elect will be sworn in and our country will begin its four year journey into the unknown.

On this special episode of “Represent NYC,” watch a lively discussion between Executive Editor Ben Max of Gotham Gazette; political reporter Jarrett Murphy of C...

2017 brings with it a growing list of changes including a new president for America and potentially a new mayor for New York City. As we settle into this transformative year, New Yorkers want to know: what does the future hold for New York City?

On this episode of “Represent NYC,” New York City...

Every day thousands of people pass through East Midtown, making it a leading hub for transportation and business. With New York City’s population continuing to expand, it’s imperative that city officials make the changes needed to sustain the growing demands of the public.  

On this episode of...