Author Archive

Rafael Salamanca Jr.

is the New York City councilman for the 17th District in the Bronx and serves as chairman of the council’s Land Use Committee.

Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: New York City needs help to convert unused offices to housing

State law limits residential buildings' floor area ratio, complicating office conversions.

  • By Justin Brannan, Rafael Salamanca Jr. and Kevin Riley

Criminal Justice
Opinion

Close the Bronx’s jail barge

Close the Bronx’s jail barge. Two jails in one neighborhood is enough.

  • By Rafael Salamanca Jr.

Opinion
Opinion

Chipping away at homelessness by supporting foster youth

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  • By Rafael Salamanca Jr.