Republicans used doomsday-style ads to prey on suburban voters’ fear of crime in New York, helping to flip enough seats to capture the House. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Suburbs”
Will Abortion Turn Tide for Democrats in House Fight for NY Suburbs?
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Several competitive House races on Long Island have become fertile ground for candidates to test out common Republican and Democratic campaign themes. Source: New York Times
Lonely Last Days in the Suburban Office Park
By Gotham Rex on July 5, 2022
Yes, downtown offices are struggling. But there is a different kind of emptiness in suburban settings that were already isolated and lightly populated by design. Source: New York Times
Why Republicans Won in a New York County Where Democrats Outnumber Them
By Gotham Rex on November 8, 2021
Voters readily ousted Democrats in Nassau County on Long Island, electing Republicans down the ballot. Source: New York Times
Belleville, N.J.: An Affordable Alternative to Renting in the City
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2021
The Essex County township has seen an influx of New York buyers looking for ‘houses with a little bit of property and taxes that aren’t too crazy.’ Source: New York Times
Caring for the Wildlife That Stray Into the Suburbs
By Gotham Rex on July 20, 2021
It’s baby-animal season in the towns north of New York. But with many of the mothers gone missing, humans are stepping in to help out. Source: New York Times
Why Some Suburban Businesses Are Thriving During the Pandemic
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
A new crop of customers — people who once commuted to the city but now work from home — is helping some businesses stay afloat. Source: New York Times
He Can’t Carry a Tune, but Chang-rae Lee Has a Song to Sing
By Gotham Rex on January 31, 2021
“My Year Abroad,” his sixth novel, is about letting yourself plunge into the world, even when it hurts. He’s been thinking about that a lot over these past, painful months. Source: New York Times
The Real Estate Collapse of 2020
By Gotham Rex on December 25, 2020
The pandemic devastated the housing industry this year, but there were a few flickers of life. Source: New York Times
Are Cities Safe During a Covid-19 Outbreak?
By Gotham Rex on December 7, 2020
Dense urban centers were vilified when the pandemic struck, rekindling the age-old town vs. country debate. We asked seven experts if the backlash was warranted. Source: New York Times
They Loved N.Y.C. but Lived in Jersey. The Pandemic Changed That.
By Gotham Rex on October 16, 2020
Hoboken and Jersey City, often nicknamed the “sixth boroughs” of New York City, have their residents back full time. Source: New York Times
New Apartments in the Suburbs Attract New Yorkers
By Gotham Rex on September 8, 2020
City residents head to new developments in walkable suburban communities where they can get apartments with more indoor and outdoor space. Source: New York Times
New Yorkers Are Fleeing to the Suburbs: ‘The Demand Is Insane’
By Gotham Rex on August 30, 2020
The pandemic is spurring home sales as prosperous city residents seek more space. One listing had 97 showings and received 24 offers. Source: New York Times