City Limits

City Limits is a nonprofit media organization located in New York City. With a history spanning 36 years, it has focused on investigative journalism that highlights civic issues impacting the city's low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, along with insights on broader urban policy matters. In May 2012, City Limits transitioned to an entirely digital format, launching the online news platform Brooklyn Bureau, backed by the Brooklyn Community Foundation. Additionally, it expanded by acquiring the Bronx News Network to establish the Bronx Bureau.

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In the Weeds: Immigrants & NY's Legalized Cannabis Industry

2 days ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

While the state has celebrated the growth of its newest legal economy, many feel left out—no one more so than non-citizen immigrants. This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. This story comes to us from Feet in 2 Worlds, an independent media outlet and journalism training program that empowers the voices of immigrant journalists. As a way to welcome the new year, New York Gov.
Funcionarios neoyorquinos apoyan aumento de permisos para vendedores ambulantes, pero se resisten a levantar el límite impuesto hace tiempo

2 days ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

Durante décadas, el número de vendedores ambulantes ha superado con creces el número de permisos para vender legalmente en las calles de Nueva York. Un proyecto de ley del Concejo de la ciudad quiere cambiar esta situación. Este artículo se publicó originalmente en inglés el 8 de mayo. Traducido por Daniel Parra. Read the English version here. Durante décadas, el número de vendedores ambulantes ha superado con creces el número de permisos que les permite vender legalmente en las calles de Nueva York.
NYC Housing Calendar, May 12-19

2 days ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Know of an event we should include in next week’s calendar? .
PODCAST: ¿Cómo afecta la entrada en vigor del 'Real ID' a inmigrantes en los Estados Unidos?

2 days ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

La entrada en vigor de la ley Real ID ha pasado por numerosos retrasos, y sus plazos han sido extendidos varias veces, el más reciente en 2020 durante la pandemia del Covid-19. Luego de 20 años ha empezado su implementación.
Group Funded by Wall Street Mogul Violates Regulations, Spends Big on South Bronx Council Candidate

6 days ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

A political action committee called Ending Homelessness and Building a Better NYC has spent $145,000 to support Wilfredo López’s campaign for the District 8 City Council race, more than all other candidates have received in independent contributions combined. A version of this story was originally published by the Mott Haven Herald, a student-powered news outlet at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism covering the Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris.
Clarisa M. Alayeto's Bid for City Council is Officially on the Ballot, Judges Rule

6 days ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

Alayeto, the only Bronx-based candidate who aims to secure the City Council seat representing East Harlem and the South Bronx, is officially on the ballot for the Democratic primaries, judges ruled on Wednesday. Community Board 1 Chair Clarisa Alayeto, who is running for the local City Council seat.
Pro-Israel Donors Gave Thousands to South Bronx and East Harlem Candidates

6 days ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

Despite the South Bronx-East Harlem district being one of the poorest in the city, big-money donors based in Manhattan and Westchester County have invested thousands of dollars in the district’s City Council race. A version of this story was originally published by the Mott Haven Herald, a student-powered news outlet at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism covering the Bronx neighborhoods of Mott Haven, Melrose and Port Morris.
PODCAST: ¿Qué cambios ha realizado Trump en materia de inmigración durante los primeros 100 días de su segundo mandato?

1 week ago | citylimits.org | Daniel Parra Mejia

En este breve lapso, el presidente Trump ha adoptado 181 medidas en materia de inmigración, más que las 94 que tomó el expresidente Joe Biden en el mismo periodo y seis veces más que las que tomó Trump durante su primer mandato, según cifras del Migration Policy Institute (MPI por sus siglas en inglés). El pasado 30 de abril se cumplieron 100 días del segundo mandato del presidente Donald Trump.
NYC Housing Calendar, May 5-12

1 week ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

City Limits rounds up the latest housing and land use-related events, public hearings and affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Welcome to City Limits’ NYC Housing Calendar, a weekly feature where we round up the latest housing and land use-related events and hearings, as well as upcoming affordable housing lotteries that are ending soon. Know of an event we should include in next week’s calendar? .
Opinion: A Balanced Approach to Street Vending

1 week ago | citylimits.org | Jeanmarie Evelly

“In a time when immigrants and workers are targeted by executive orders at both the city and federal levels, it is crucial that the New York City Council do everything in our power to support street vendors alongside the brick-and-mortar business that make our commercial corridors thrive.”New York City’s street vendors are an integral part of our city’s fabric, but thousands are still waiting to formally join the economy by obtaining a vending license.