Economics

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Economics

The New York City Economy: A Data Story

Vital City Jun. 10 2026

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Economics

New York Under Mamdani: At the Crossroads, Again

Edward Glaeser Jun. 10 2026

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Labor

Twilight of the Union City?

Joshua B. Freeman Jun. 10 2026

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Economics

Voices of the City: The Economy

Vital City Jun. 10 2026

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Budget

NYC’s Fiscal Tightrope Act

Mark Levine Apr. 08 2026

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Housing

Landlords: The ‘Good,’ the ‘Bad’ and the Ugly Financial Realities

Howard Slatkin Mar. 18 2026

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Economics

The Other Side of Affordability

Eli Dvorkin, Jonathan Bowles Dec. 17 2025

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Housing

New York City Needs a Smarter Way to Control Rents

Eddie Palka Dec. 05 2025

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Infrastructure

Rolling the Dice? How New York City Came to Approve Three Vegas-Style Casinos

Aaron Short Nov. 25 2025

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Economics

Tax Revenue is Destiny

Paul Francis Nov. 13 2025

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What We Can and Can't Afford

What Hangs in the Balance Sheets

Vital City Sep. 17 2025

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Gun Violence

The Money Behind Mass Shootings

Greg Lickenbrock Sep. 10 2025

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