Good news for NYC renters! Editor’s warning: mentions of violence and death.

Happening in the World: A car attack in China killed 35 people, sparking questions about the recent state of public violence. Many on social media are discussing the phenomenon of “taking revenge on society,” where individuals act on personal grievances by attacking strangers. One WeChat user said, “If there is a widespread lack of job security and huge pressure to survive… then society is bound to be full of problems, hostility, and terror.” (BBC) 

Happening in the US: Fire crews battled wildfires across the Northeast US on Monday, including a blaze in New York and New Jersey that killed a New York State Parks employee over the weekend. A quarter-inch of rain fell from Sunday into Monday, offering slight respite to firefighters in the area. The fire is one of several burning the East Coast due to a lack of rainfall since September. (AP) 

Happening in NYC: The City Council is set to vote on Wednesday on a bill that would eliminate the upfront cost of broker fees for most renters moving into the five boroughs. NYC tenants typically pay a one-time fee, generally 15% of the yearly rent, before signing a lease to get a licensed agent. The legislation was authored by a council member of Brooklyn. It had 33 sponsors as of Tuesday night. (Gothamist) 

Happening in Our Community: “The Campaigns and the Coverage” will be hosted by SIPA’s Institute of Global Politics on Thursday, November 14, from 5:30 to 7 pm. The event will explore the politics of this election cycle and the ways in which those politics—and the politicians—were framed, reported on, and examined in our media coverage. For more information, click here. 

The City via Bwog Archives