Macaulay Seminar 4, IDH 4001H, Prof. Botein, Spring 2018

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NYT article about displaced rent stabilized tenants

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/08/nyregion/while-the-landlord-renovates-life-in-a-homeless-shelter.html

Here’s an article about landlords who “renovate” their rent-stabilized apartments with the strategy of pushing tenants out

Hempstead school takeover

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/02/01/nyregion/hempstead-failed-schools-will-the-state-step-in.html

Here’s an article Serena located that describes the school situation in Hempstead, which seems to have many similarities to Jamaica High School as described by Jelani Cobb.

Article on Airbnb legislation

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/nys-independence-party-opposing-pro-airbnb-bill-article-1.3798112

Here’s an article Serena located that describes a fight in the state legislature about whether or not Airbnb rentals should be banned

Classroom Code of Conduct

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