Term Limits Could Save Community Boards — And Make Them Live Up To Their First Name
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Here's a story that should encourage you to vote "Yes" for community board term limits.
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Monday’s Headlines: Justice Delayed for Dan Hanegby Edition
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UPDATE: This morning, a judge was supposed to sentence a bus driver for killing Citi Bike cyclist Dan Hanegby — but it was put off until Thursday. This is the conviction that turned largely on a horrific video of the driver trying to speed past Hanegby on narrow W. 26th Street last year. The driver, Dave Lewis, […]
OUTRAGE! DOT Delays Life-Saving Amsterdam Avenue Redesign in Fight With NIMBYs
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The leadership of Community Board 9 continues to block a basic street redesign.
Central Park West Needs Protected Bike Lane, Says CB7 Panel
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After Madison Lyden's death last month, Council Member Helen Rosenthal proposed a two-way path along the park's western edge.
New Yorkers Will Vote on Community Board Term Limits This November
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Under the Charter Revision Commission's proposal, community board members would lose their spots after four consecutive two-year terms -- but could be reappointed after a two-year hiatus.
Charter Revision Commission: Community Boards Don’t Look Like the Communities They Serve
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The commission's staff report floats the idea of limiting community board tenure to no more than five two-year terms.