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The article reports on the rebranding of Windham Mountain, a ski resort north of New York City, as the Windham Mountain Club that is viewed by locals as designed to attract wealthier clientele and typify the accelerating gentrification of the Catskill Mountains. It informs about the petition of Windham residents to town leaders to block the mountain's transformation into a semiprivate club. It raises concerns over looming changes to the mountain's identity as an accessible mountain.

The article highlights into Nathan Fielder's series "The Curse," focusing on a character's struggle with humor, horror, and a potential supernatural curse after a failed comedy attempt, intertwining gentrification critique, genre-bending horror.

The article focuses on the accelerating demographic change associated with gentrification in several U.S. cities as of April 2019. Topics covered include the movement of white residents into nonwhite neighborhoods, the attraction of revived downtowns among wealthier residents, who are mostly whites, and the economic power wielded by new white home buyers in many nonwhite neighborhoods.

The article focuses on a dispute at the Clinton Hill Cooperative apartments in Brooklyn, New York after handyman Hector Caballero was asked to vacate his apartment after living there rent-free for 19 years to make way for gentrification. Topics covered include the signing by residents of a petition urging the board to keep Caballero in his apartment, how the dispute has strained neighborhood relations, and allegations that the apartment was a legacy of a culture of corruption.

The article offers information on the contribution of several college graduates of Carnegie Mellon University in gentrifying the city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania with technology opportunities; and presents views of Luis von Ahn, co-founder of Duolingo, on the same.

The article discusses the life of a 11-year-old homeless girl living in Brooklyn, New York City as of December 10, 2013, highlighting social and economic inequality in Brooklyn despite its development during the 21st century. Topics addressed include the gentrification of Brooklyn's Fort Greene neighborhood, the childhoods and personal backgrounds of the girl's parents, and the girl's attitudes towards her life at a homeless shelter and her parents' struggles with drug addiction.

Reports on the manufacturing advocacy of Oliver Lednicer, chairman of the Manufacturers Association of New York City. Experience that forced Lednicer to relocate his Kruysman Corp. and nearly lose the business; His objection to the easy granting of zoning variances that pave the way for the gentrification of industrial neighborhoods in New York.

The article looks at debates over a proposed sports and entertainment complex in San Francisco, California, privately financed by the owners of the Golden State Warriors basketball team. Opponents of the complex claim that it would be a misuse of valuable undeveloped land that should instead be used for affordable housing or for biotechnology, which is a regional focus of the city's Mission Bay neighborhood. Economic development and conflicts over gentrification in the area are also discussed.

The article discusses the Queen West Art and Design District of Toronto, Ontario, noting the cultural and economic impact of the neighborhood's increasing popularity as of July 31, 2014. Topics addressed include gentrification in the area, as well as various establishments and cultural destinations such as the Museum of Contemporary Canadian Art (Mocca), the Stylegarage home furnishings store, and the Camera bar.

The article discusses the transition of neighborhoods in Brooklyn, New York from ethnic communities to communities for middle-class residents and hipster subculture. Topics include film director Spike Lee's February 2014 speech about the gentrification of the area, cultural aspects of the area, such as urban agriculture, pop-up galleries, and farm-to-table restaurants, and the area's depiction in the film "The Squid and the Whale" and on the television shows "Welcome Back, Kotter" and "Girls."

The article shows the shift of present builders to a more socially conscious path in response to calls for fair and affordable housing in the U.S. Topics discussed are business model adopted by real estate development company Venn, inevitability of gentrification, the need to balance real estate development and its social impact, and the mixed-income approach called gentrigation that encourages racial and economic integration.

The article discusses contrasting views of residents of Beacon, New York to property development projects in the region. Topics explored include the opening of modern art museum Dia: Beacon which contributed to its gentrification, the debate between Beacon residents and property developers over proposed apartment building construction projects, and the public concerns raised over possible changes in the aesthetic of the city due to building construction.

The article focuses on the gentrification of adobe homes in Marfa, Texas which made living in such home expensive due to tax increases. It offers a look at the appraisal on the adobe homes of several Hispanic residents in Marfa and their taxes, as well as the disparity between the appraised value of adobe house and their market value compared to prices required under Texas law. It also warns about potential penalties faced by schools districts as they rely on property tax revenue.

The article comments on the selection of New York City and the Washington, D.C., area as the locations of the second headquarters of Amazon. It warns about the consequences of the selection of New York City, including more congestion and higher condominium prices, but it acknowledges the advantage of the capital investment that Amazon will be made. Also discussed is the concern of many residents in New York City that the electronic commerce firm's arrival will intensify the gentrification.

The article reports that gentrification concerns shade favor of Harlem Subway Extension in Harlem, New York City.

The article describes the state of New York City as sourced through a crowdsourced initiative. Topics discussed include issues like, scaffolding and siren, garbage, stray cats, neighborhoods. Some other issues including noisy houses of worship, prayer in mosques with roof-mounted loudspeakers are also reported in the article. Gentrification of the city is also discussed.

The article profiles Terraza 7, a nightclub in the Queens section of New York City owned by Freddy Castiblanco, and how it may be forced to close for a development project. It discusses changes in the Queens neighborhood, noting that gentrification has made the area more popular and detailing plans for a condominium complex where Terraza 7 is located.

The article discusses the gentrification of the sandwich in the U.S., with particular focus on the popularity of chopped cheese.

The article discusses the reflection of New York City's gentrification in the works of several artists. Topics covered include the comedy series "The Holdouts" created by Stephen Girasuolo and Dan Menke, the short film"Broker" by Jennifer and Kevin McCoy, and illustrator and cartoonist David Ostow's book "The Chintz Age," a collection of stories and a novella about artists adapting to changes in the city.

The article reports on the protests of anti-gentrification activists targeting art galleries in Los Angeles, California, relating the obscene language painted by activists at the gate of Mihai Nicodim's gallery in Boyle Heights. Topics discussed include the start of the protests when the city gained a reputation as a contemporary art capital, the focus protesters' anger on art galleries in Boyle Heights, and the views of Nancy Meza, organizer of Defend Boyle Heights group.

The article explores the impact of gentrification initiatives on co-op housing residents in New York City. Topics discussed include the changes made to apartment buildings and other co-op dwellings in the city to cater to 21st century residents, the concerns of older residents that the changes are causing the costs of their homes to go higher and the changes in the economic and social makeup of residents who live in co-op buildings in New York City in the past few years leading to 2016.

The article reports that gentrification has led to increase in rats in New York and discusses the impact of rat problem on quality of life of New Yorkers.

The article presents the author's views on gentrification in Raleigh, North Carolina as of May 2019, with topics including fair housing advocate Octavia Rainey, the conflicts over architecture, and the area's power dynamics.

The article focuses on the flower district in New York City which is concentrated on one street block and is threatened by gentrification as of April 28, 2019, with topics including the opening of hotels in the area.

The article discusses the issue surrounding mogul Rick J. Caruso's intent to run for mayor in Los Angeles, California. Topics include Caruso's wealth and influence in the city, the conflicts of interests that will likely arise if he is to pursue running for mayor, and the gentrification of minority neighborhoods and the future of urban spaces, the debates which Caruso has mostly shied away from.

The article focuses on the travel of Detroit, Michigan Mayor Mike Duggan to other parts of the cities in the U.S. and talked with planners and officials in flourishing urban areas. The downside of prosperity including gentrification is mentioned. The effort of Duggan to require developers who received subsidies to ensure that 51 percent of their employees were Detroit residents is cited.

The article offers miscellaneous information on topics including podcast "Dissect," "The Cut on Tuesdays" and "The City" which discusses themes of gentrification.

The article reports on the alleged contribution of electronic commerce company Amazon.com Inc. on gentrification and passengers of railroad trains in Queens, New York City.

The article discusses the evolution of the Chinatown neighborhood in San Francisco, California as of 2018, and it mentions gentrification, retirements involving older merchants, and the impact of luxury housing developments on Chinese heritage and the Chinese community in the city.

The article discusses an increase in the rate of food insecurity, the limited access of families to adequate food, in the borough of Brooklyn, New York according to a report from the Food Bank for New York City. Topics include an increase in Brooklyn's meal gap, the annual number of meals a family can't afford after benefits from state and federal nutritional assistance programs and free school lunches, the relationship between gentrification on poverty, and the impact of housing cost on food sacrifice.

The article discusses the Brujas, a New York City crew of minority female skateboarders founded by Arianna Gil in 2014. Topics include the emotional support that the group provides for its members, the impact of gentrification on skateboarding in neighborhoods such as Washington Heights, and and the group's activist efforts to speak out against gentrification and promote a sense of community among minority youths.

The article discusses Milton Glaser, the graphic designer who created the "I ♥ NY" logo, and his concerns regarding gentrification and extreme social class differences in New York City. Topics include the progressive nature of the United Workers Cooperative Colony, known as the Coops, in the Bronx where he grew up, his co-founding of Push Pin Studios with Seymour Chwast and Edward Sorel, and his founding of "New York" magazine with Clay Felker.

The article reports on the political contest for Harlem and the rest of the 13th congressional district of New York to be vacated by retiring Congressman Charles Rangel. Topics discussed include the contest between Clayton Powell IV, son of former congressman Adam Clayton Powell Jr., and Keith L.T. Wright, son of a state supreme court judge, and the highlights of Rangel's political career. The gentrification and demographic shifts that have affected Harlem are mentioned.

The article reports on the efforts of neighbors at the Upper West Side in New York City to save the Capitol Hall single-room-occupancy hotel. Topics covered include the emergence of gentrification across the brownstones and apartment houses in the 1980s, social services arranged by the West 87th Street 100 Block Association in the late 1970s to be provided in the hotel, and brief information on social services organization Goddard Riverside.

The author discusses the impact of gentrification on the image of Harlem, New York City, as the capital of African-American culture. He reflects on his experience living in Harlem for 30 years and changes occurred in the neighborhood. He cites the emergence of new high-end housing and restaurants and the influx of tourists, developers and young families.

The article focuses on natives of New York City who have been displaced or are struggling to stay in their neighborhoods as a result of gentrification and rising rents. Several individuals faced with this issue, particularly those in black neighborhoods, including teacher Carolyn Burke, artist Havanna Fisher, and playwright and saleswoman Chyann Sapp are mentioned.

The article looks at how home buyers in New York City are attempting to find neighborhoods that have yet to become popular. It discusses how neighborhoods with access to public transportation and rising real estate values are likely to become more gentrified. Noted neighborhoods featured include Sunset Park West, Brooklyn, The Rockaways, Queens, and Flatbush, Brooklyn.

The article discusses U.S. schools' efforts to integrate culturally diverse students, including the U.S. Education Department's and the Academy of Arts and Letters, in Brooklyn, New York City, New York's efforts in this regard. An overview of integrated schools' providing of free or reduced school lunches for lower income and poor students is provided. The Education Department's efforts to achieve a racial balance in the schools of gentrifying neighborhoods is discussed.

The article reports on the expensive hosting of the 50th Super Bowl in San Francisco, California, which lead into a debate on gentrification in the city. It mentions the growing issues in the region which include government subsidies, tourism development, and homelessness. Comments from Jeh Johnson, secretary of the U.S. Homeland Security, are also mentioned.

The article looks at African American and West Indian American residents of the Crown Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City who are being forced to leave the area due to gentrification and rising rent prices. Advocates say that some landlords use neglect and wrongful eviction to force out lower-income renters. Many former residents are living with family in other apartments or other regions of the country; some have entered homeless shelters or public housing.

The article discusses popular responses to the November 13, 2015 terror attacks in Paris, France. According to the author, the city was targeted by the terrorist organization the Islamic State because of its cultural symbolism. Topics discussed include beauty, gentrification, immigration, and democracy.

The article discusses the effects of gentrification on residents of public housing projects in New York City's Chelsea neighborhood. Details on plans by New York City mayor Bill de Blasio to rezone parts of the neighborhood for mixed-income housing are presented. Topics discussed include safety, local businesses, the neighborhood's gay community and the city's real estate market.

The article discusses the business failure of the San Francisco, California start-up company Leap Transit, including the role that fears of gentrification played in its failure. An overview of the city transportation service offered by Leap, including its use of municipal bus stops to pickup passengers, is provided.

The article discusses dystopian fiction podcasts in relation to social commentary and current events. Podcasts reviewed include the political dystopian fantasy podcast "Adventures in New America," the horror fiction podcast "The Horror of Dolores Ranch," and the podcast "The Dream." Topics covered include racism, gentrification, and grifting.

The article describes the impact of gentrification on urban gardening in Germany, particularly the Kleingärten or small gardens used for noncommercial subsistence gardening and recreation.

The article discusses the growth of community and online anger over the police shooting of Saheed Vassell in Brooklyn, who has a mental illness wherein the police have received calls from unnamed individuals regarding Vassell brandishing a piece of metal piping and not a gun in Brooklyn.

The article discusses debate over a proposal by New York City officials to redistribute a Brooklyn school zone and enroll students from Public School (PS) 8 to PS 307. It details that PS 8 serves predominately white families while PS 307 serves predominately black families, some of whom are concerned that an influx of wealthier families could change the school. The article also comments on gentrification in Brooklyn.