Opinion: A Housing Blueprint for New York

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“My comprehensive housing initiative—called the ‘Blueprint for New York’—proposes the addition of over 50,000 units annually, with a groundbreaking approach to affordability: setting rents at 25 percent of each borough’s median income.” Jim Walden, an attorney and former federal prosecutor, … Continued

US imposes a 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes

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By DEE-ANN DURBIN, Associated Press The U.S. government said Monday it is placing a 17% duty on most fresh Mexican tomatoes after negotiations ended without an agreement to avert the tariff. Proponents said the import tax will help rebuild the … Continued