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New York City officials gathered recently to discuss a proposed mixed-use development on Queens Boulevard that could significantly influence the local community and housing market. This new building, set to be 17 stories tall, would provide approximately 216 residential units,… more ›
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City officials and representatives from nonprofit organizations gathered on April 30, 2025, to address significant delays in payments to nonprofits that threaten vital services across New York City. During the public meeting, stakeholders highlighted that organizations are currently facing a… more ›
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During a public meeting today, city officials and council members addressed the urgent issue of late payments to nonprofit organizations in New York City, which impact essential services across the community. The meeting highlighted that outstanding payments have reached $548… more ›
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New York City has started crafting its first citywide strategic plan for the industrial economy, seeking to address pressing challenges including rising rents for industrial businesses. At an information session held on April 28, city officials outlined various measures intended… more ›
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During a public meeting on April 30, 2025, city officials and council members rallied to address ongoing payment delays faced by nonprofit organizations in New York City. The meeting highlighted the severe financial implications of these delays on organizations that… more ›
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City Council members gathered on April 29, 2025, for a hearing on the financial obstacles that City University of New York (CUNY) students encounter, focusing on the pressing need to alleviate these challenges. Various stakeholders, including students and educators, testified… more ›
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The New York City Council held an oversight hearing on April 29, 2025, focused on improving the Housing Connect platform, the city’s affordable housing lottery system. Attendees discussed how the current system fails to effectively assist New Yorkers in securing… more ›
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The New York City Council held a public meeting on April 29, 2025, to evaluate the effectiveness of local broadband access programs, particularly Big Apple Connect, in promoting digital equity in low-income neighborhoods. The city’s focus on bridging the digital… more ›
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The New York City Department of City Planning recently hosted an information session focused on the proposed text amendment regarding last mile facilities. This amendment seeks to introduce a special permit process for new larger parcel delivery facilities in the… more ›
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The New York City Department of City Planning hosted a public meeting on April 25 to discuss measures for assessing the environmental impact of proposed last mile delivery facilities in the city. This meeting aimed to gather community input on… more ›
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The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently convened to discuss various housing developments, emphasizing the long-term sustainability of affordable units. Central to the debate was how provisions under the city’s new housing policies would ensure these units remain affordable for future… more ›
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At the recent City Planning Commission meeting, attendees raised significant concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the proposed Valley’s Ferry Point project. Activists and residents voiced their apprehensions about the potential loss of waterfront parkland and the expected increase in… more ›
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Residents voiced significant concerns over the Monitor Point Development proposal during a public scoping meeting held by the NYC Department of City Planning on April 23, 2025. Residents questioned ongoing communication issues between developers and the community regarding promises for… more ›
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Residents expressed deep concerns about potential wildlife impacts during the public scoping meeting on the Monitor Point Development Proposal held on April 22, 2025. Attendees questioned how local wildlife, particularly migratory birds, would be protected from the added pressure of… more ›
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City leaders are taking significant steps to address the maternal mortality crisis, particularly focusing on the health disparities affecting Black women and birthing individuals in New York City. Recent discussions underscored the urgent need for improved healthcare access and supportive… more ›
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