Tag: new york
How to Bring Politicians Back to Reality
May 22, 2024 | Video
In this video, we delve into the troubling history of political office in New York, highlighting recent scandals and the broader issue of politicians losing touch with their constituents. The video features an in-depth discussion on the necessity of implementing term limits for statewide offices, advocating for a system where elected officials are more integrated […]
How urban planners broke Brooklyn
March 17, 2017 | Post
Zoning and landmark laws have frozen much of New York into a life-size historical diorama: neighborhoods frozen in time, where the only thing that goes up is the rent.
Hotels Don’t Need New York to Regulate Airbnb
August 19, 2016 | Post
The road to tyranny is paved with good intentions. Anti-entrepreneurship, innovation crushing good intentions.
Did you know that New York City taxi medallions can cost over $1 million?
January 8, 2016 | Post
In order to run a taxi in New York, you need a medallion. Because the number of medallions is restricted by the government (artificially restricting the supply, and thus, competition), getting your hands on a medallion can be extremely expensive. As Bloomberg Business explains: “To own a cab in New York, you need a medallion—a […]