01/18/19 1:24pm

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Photo by John Leighton

Winter cycling isn’t extreme [WFP]
What Percentage of Small Businesses Fail? [F]
Airbnb reaches room tax agreement with Orange County [MHN]
Small bookstores are booming after nearly being wiped out [CBS]
Can a legacy e-commerce brand help revive brick-and-mortar retail? [C]
As Big Retailers Seek to Cut Their Tax Bills, Towns Bear the Brunt [NYT]
DEC Announces $7.3 Million Awarded to ‘Climate Smart’ Municipalities [DEC]

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12/14/18 11:30am

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Cher Vick

Appetite for Deconstruction [CL]
Millennial First-Time Homebuyers and Location Choice [JPER]
Can Homelessness Programs Make Money — and Should They? [G]

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12/07/18 4:30pm

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Cher Vick

Real home prices: A regional view [CO]
How To: Deal With Asbestos Siding [CB]
How to Talk to a Skeptic About Reducing Parking Requirements [ST]
In These 5 Churches You Will No Longer Be Living On A Prayer [PUC]
Can This Westchester Community Revitalize without Displacement? [NC]

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11/30/18 7:30am

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Cher Vick

What if citizens set the city budgets? [CL]
Local shops get big results on Small Business Saturday [THR]
Small-Business Confidence Stays at Near-Record High [WSJ]
Newburgh Businesses Host First Joint Small Business Saturday [SN]
Why Black Neighborhoods Are Valued Less Than Other Neighborhoods [NC]
City mails first notices for vacant building owners on new registry in Akron [ABJ]

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11/23/18 7:30am

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Photo by HB.

Can You Curate a Town? [NYT]
Step forward for St. Luke’s hospital project [THR]
Manufacturers say their job shortage is getting worse [PBS]
Housing Can’t Be Both Affordable and a Good Investment [CL]
State: City of N’burgh budget underestimates expenses by $5.1M [THR]
First Pardison Fontaine Made Money Moves With Cardi B and Kanye West—Now He’s Ready for Stardom of His Own [GQ]

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11/16/18 7:30am

The weekly link roundup is a collection of links related to Newburgh, revitalization, urban planning and anything else that might inspire change or create dialogue. Photo by HB.

An Unexpected Meal in Downing Park [C]
Debate over fate of Newburgh church [THR]
Newburgh Officials Share Good News on Budget Talks [SN]
Maloney envisions aerial gondola between Beacon, Newburgh [THR]
Habitat for Humanity sets sights on Newburgh’s William Street [THR]
Developer of Foundry condos in Newburgh files for bankruptcy [THR]
Town of Newburgh Planning Board approves controversial retail project [THR]
Newburgh Heights hopes to attract new homeowners by paying off student loans [CN] Cleveland, not NY

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