by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Aug 24, 2022 | Recommended Reading
In August 2021, New York City joined the scooter revolution via a pilot program in the East Bronx spanning from the neighborhood of East Chester to Van Nest. This e-scooter pilot program, in partnership with Lime, Bird, and Veo, was implemented here to reach transit...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Aug 18, 2022 | Recommended Reading
It’s hot out there New York City and the surrounding area saw a record-breaking heat wave at the end of July. Newark, New Jersey saw five straight days of temperatures over 100-degrees, the longest such streak ever. Sweltering temperatures are a real...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Jul 21, 2022 | Recommended Reading
Summer in New York City has always meant venturing out to enjoy the warmth, energy, and life of the City. For many young people, this has meant playing sports. Whether it be heading to the nearest basketball court for a pickup game, the local park with a soccer ball,...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Jun 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Democracies are stronger when citizens are engaged. This statement holds true at the national, state, county, and city level. New York City, as part of its OneNYC initiative, has committed to strengthening public participation and inclusion through democratic...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Jun 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
A city charter is a document that functions somewhat like a constitution for the city. It enshrines certain functions of government and sets the rules for elections, land-use, and city government agencies. As cities innovate and change to better meet the needs of...
