THE ISSUES THAT MATTER
No more talking points. No more excuses.
Here's what we're going to fix.
SUBWAY CONNECTIVITY CRISIS
NYC's subway system is a digital dead zone. While other cities move forward, we're stuck in the past.
RELIABLE TUNNEL WIFI
Zero percent of subway tunnels have reliable internet access, leaving millions disconnected daily.
DAILY RIDERS AFFECTED
4.5 million daily riders lose productivity and connection during their commute.
LOST PRODUCTIVITY
Estimated annual economic loss from disconnected commuters and delayed information.
THE SOLUTION
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
- • Force MTA to implement 5G infrastructure in all tunnels
- • Mandate carrier-neutral WiFi in every station
- • Create real-time service alerts accessible underground
LONG-TERM VISION
- • Digital wayfinding systems throughout the network
- • Emergency communication systems in tunnels
- • Smart city integration for seamless connectivity
SCAFFOLDING CRISIS
Our streets are trapped under permanent scaffolding. What was meant to be temporary has become a permanent eyesore.
LONG-TERM SCAFFOLDS
334 scaffolding structures have been classified as long-term installations across NYC.
MILES OF SCAFFOLDING
NYC has over 380 miles of scaffolding: long enough to stretch from Manhattan to the Canadian border.
ANNUAL BUSINESS LOSS
Each business trapped behind scaffolding loses up to $100,000 annually.
CLEAR OUR STREETS
IMMEDIATE ENFORCEMENT
- • Mandatory 2-year maximum for scaffolding permits
- • Heavy fines for expired scaffolding structures
- • Fast-track approval for scaffolding removal
LONG-TERM REFORM
- • Streamlined facade inspection processes
- • Alternative safety solutions to scaffolding
- • Beautification requirements for necessary scaffolds
NIGHTTIME CULTURE CRISIS
NYC was "The City That Never Sleeps." Now everything closes at 9pm. We've lost our soul.
NIGHTLIFE ECONOMIC IMPACT
NYC's nightlife sector contributes $35.1 billion annually, supporting nearly 300,000 jobs across 25,000+ establishments.
VENUES PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Since COVID-19, more than 1,000 restaurants and bars in NYC have permanently closed.
JOBS LOST IN LEISURE & HOSPITALITY
Employment in restaurant, retail, and recreation sectors down 169,700 jobs since 2019.
REVIVE THE NIGHT
SUPPORT VENUES
- • Tax incentives for 24/7 operations
- • Streamlined late-night permits and licensing
- • Reduced red tape for outdoor dining extensions
CULTURAL REVIVAL
- • Late-night cultural programming in public spaces
- • 24/7 transit service restoration
- • Night market and street festival initiatives
REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS UNDER ATTACK
While NYC leads on paper, real access remains a struggle for too many New Yorkers.
SAY AFFORDABILITY IS A BARRIER
73% of women in NYC cite affordability as a key challenge in accessing reproductive care.
Source: NYC Department of Health Women's Health Survey, 2022
NYC CLINICS CLOSED
25% of clinics offering reproductive services have closed or reduced hours since 2020.
Source: Guttmacher Institute + NYC Clinic Operations Tracker, 2023
DISPARITY FOR BLACK & LATINA WOMEN
Black and Latina women are twice as likely to report delays or obstacles in accessing care.
Source: NYC Health Equity Report, 2023
PROTECTING OUR RIGHTS
EXPAND ACCESS
- • Fund community health centers in underserved areas
- • Eliminate cost barriers through city programs
- • Protect clinic safety and accessibility
DEFEND RIGHTS
- • Create legal defense fund for reproductive rights
- • Sanctuary city protections for out-of-state patients
- • Comprehensive sex education in all schools
HOUSING CRISIS
NYC's housing market has become a playground for the wealthy while working families are pushed out.
THE CRISIS
rise in homeless shelter population in 2024, reaching over 132,000 people
Source: Coalition for the Homeless, 2024; NYC DSS data
median Manhattan rent as of May 2024, making it the most expensive rental market in the country
Source: Elliman Report / Miller Samuel
rent-burdened households spending over 30% of income on rent, at risk of eviction
Source: NYC Housing and Vacancy Survey, 2023
THE SOLUTION
CONVERT & CREATE HOUSING
- • Turn empty office space into mixed-income housing
- • Legalize and support basement apartments and ADUs
- • Focus on Lower Manhattan's high vacancy areas
PROTECT TENANTS
- • Expand rental assistance programs like CityFHEPS
- • Cap rent hikes on stabilized units
- • Strengthen right-to-counsel in eviction cases
DOG PARKS CRISIS
Dog owners in Lower Manhattan are underserved. With too few dog runs and uneven access across neighborhoods, everyday pet needs have become a logistical challenge.
OFFICIAL DOG RUNS IN LOWER MANHATTAN
Just 6 official dog runs serve Lower Manhattan, up to more than 5x more overcrowding compared to other cities.
LICENSED DOGS IN MANHATTAN
Approximately 42,600 licensed dogs live in Manhattan, with thousands more unlicensed pets.
COMMUTE FOR SOME RESIDENTS
Areas like Civic Center and Two Bridges have zero dog parks, forcing residents to commute to other neighborhoods.
CREATE COMMUNITY SPACES
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS
- • Convert underutilized lots into temporary dog runs
- • Mandate dog park space in new residential developments
- • Expand off-leash hours in existing parks
LONG-TERM VISION
- • Build 2+ new dog parks in Lower Manhattan by 2026
- • Create dog-friendly waterfront spaces along the East River
- • Establish community-managed neighborhood dog areas
READY TO FIGHT?
These problems won't solve themselves. We need to organize, mobilize, and demand action.The time for half-measures is over.