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July 18, 2012: The New York City Housing Development Corporation held a public hearing on a proposed $92 million bond offering to finance residentail units at the Brooklyn Atlantic Yards project. Despite inadequate notice of the hearing to the public, it was attended by a handful of advocates and residents. More...

Confused about proposed subsidies to the online grocer? You're not alone.  Our breakdown is here.

Fresh Direct, which has received over $2 million in subsidies for its Queens facility, is threatening to move its operations to New Jersey unless it receives an incentive pacakge for a South Bronx location.  City, State and Bronx officials have proposed a subsidy package worth over $100 million. Residents of the South Bronx are responding to the proposed subsidies. A diverse coalition, South Bronx Unite - Stop Fresh Direct  is actively working to block Fresh Direct's potential move to their neighborhood.

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Advocates Respond to New York’s D+ Ranking in Accountable Economic Development

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January 5, 2012. Good Jobs New York testified against the proposed subsidies for Extell, GT for the troubled International Gem Tower based on transparency and accountability concerns. The project application made no mention of other expected or received benefits through New York State, including the immigrant financing program, EB-5. More...