Josefa Velasquez, Author at THE CITY

After Bruen, New York Lawmakers Plan to Go ‘Right Up to the Line’ to Restrict Gun Access, But Do Their Proposals Cross It?

by Greg B. Smith, Josefa Velasquez and Reuven Blau June 29, 2022, 8:12 p.m.June 29, 2022, 8:12 p.m.

From sweeping definitions on what counts as a ‘sensitive location’ to new licensing requirements, Albany plans to test the Supreme Court’s recent decision. Some Second Amendment experts are skeptical.

Campaign 2022

Hochul and Zeldin Win New York Primaries, Setting Up General Election Clash

by Josefa Velasquez, Shantel Destra, Candace Pedraza, Katie Honan, Samantha Maldonado and Gabriel Poblete June 28, 2022, 10:12 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado also fended off primary challenges.

Campaign 2022

Voter Apathy Energizes Longshot State Assembly Candidates

by Gabriel Sandoval, Josefa Velasquez and Claudia Irizarry Aponte June 21, 2022, 5:21 p.m.June 22, 2022, 2:35 p.m.

With an eye on AOC’s historic upset win four years ago, candidates challenging the Queens and Bronx establishment are looking for an edge in what’s expected to be another low-turnout primary.

Uncategorized

GOP Governor Candidates Plot Path to Victory Via Voters’ Economic Pain

by Josefa Velasquez June 15, 2022, 10:41 p.m.Oct. 12, 2023, 8:02 a.m.

The skyrocketing cost of living sets the stage for the winner of the June 28 primary to appeal to voters on traditionally Democratic issues, from affordable housing to renewable energy.

Campaign 2022, The Bronx

Why Are Super-Rich Wall Street Donors Targeting Local Bronx Elections?

by Claudia Irizarry Aponte and Josefa Velasquez June 7, 2022, 6:59 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:24 p.m.

Independent expenditures tied to a secretive firm have pumped nearly $200,000 into a bid to unseat a popular Assemblymember. It’s not the first time the mega-wealthy have circled The Bronx.

Department of Education, Eric Adams, Public Schools

Two Years of Mayoral School Control for Eric Adams — With New Strings Attached

by Reema Amin, Chalkbeat and Josefa Velasquez May 31, 2022, 5:23 p.m.June 1, 2022, 9:57 a.m.

State lawmakers strike a deal to give NYC’s mayor just half the four years he sought — and it’s tied to new checks on his power, as well as downsized classes.

Gun Violence

Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising the Age to Buy AR-15 Rifles. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

by Josefa Velasquez May 25, 2022, 8:06 p.m.May 25, 2022, 8:07 p.m.

A similar law was recently struck down in California — and even if Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal passes and survives court challenges, other gun loopholes abound.

Campaign 2022

Million-Dollar Question: How NYC Real Estate Shapes Candidates’ Chances of Surviving Changed District Lines

by Josefa Velasquez and Gabriel Sandoval May 24, 2022, 7:26 p.m.May 25, 2022, 6:37 a.m.

Toby Stavisky in Queens and Gustavo Rivera in The Bronx have both seen their districts altered dramatically in a new court-ordered political map. But one of them has two apartments to choose from — and already lives in the one that’s outside her district.

Education

Adams Makes His Case for Mayoral Control to Albany — From City Hall

by Reema Amin, Chalkbeat, Josefa Velasquez and Katie Honan May 9, 2022, 8:10 p.m.March 14, 2024, 2:23 p.m.

This piece is a collaboration between Chalkbeat and THE CITY. With fewer than a dozen working days left until the legislative session concludes in Albany early next month, Mayor Eric Adams is making his pitch asking lawmakers to grant him control over New York City schools before it expires at the end of June. But […]

Work

Amazon Workers Fall Short on Second Staten Island Union Vote

by Josefa Velasquez May 2, 2022, 4:26 p.m.May 2, 2022, 4:26 p.m.

Out of nearly 1,000 ballots cast at the LDJ5 warehouse, just 380 supported joining the Amazon Labor Union, which made history last month with a scrappy campaign that defeated the e-commerce giant at a neighboring warehouse.

Josefa Velasquez

After Bruen, New York Lawmakers Plan to Go ‘Right Up to the Line’ to Restrict Gun Access, But Do Their Proposals Cross It?

Hochul and Zeldin Win New York Primaries, Setting Up General Election Clash

Voter Apathy Energizes Longshot State Assembly Candidates

GOP Governor Candidates Plot Path to Victory Via Voters’ Economic Pain

Why Are Super-Rich Wall Street Donors Targeting Local Bronx Elections?

Two Years of Mayoral School Control for Eric Adams — With New Strings Attached

Gov. Hochul Proposes Raising the Age to Buy AR-15 Rifles. That’s Easier Said Than Done.

Million-Dollar Question: How NYC Real Estate Shapes Candidates’ Chances of Surviving Changed District Lines

Adams Makes His Case for Mayoral Control to Albany — From City Hall

Amazon Workers Fall Short on Second Staten Island Union Vote

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