-
During a recent public meeting, New York City officials confirmed the allocation of new funding for secure bike parking and transportation improvements. The New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) outlined projects aimed at enhancing the biking infrastructure and overall… more ›
-
The New York City Council convened on March 17, 2026, to discuss the budgets and initiatives of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). Key discussions focused on strategies to… more ›
-
In a recent public meeting held by the New York City Council, officials scrutinized budget proposals from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC). Key topics included the challenges of managing funding… more ›
-
Public meeting discussing MTA, DOT, and TLC budgets and initiatives | What specific measures are being implemented to address the accessibility challenges faced by delivery workers? # What’s happening – The New York City Council approved funding for programs to… more ›
-
New York City Council members convened for the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Hearing focused on the city’s social service programs, particularly the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (City FEPS). The discussion highlighted the urgent need for increased… more ›
-
The New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 17, 2026, focused on addressing staffing shortages within the Department of Social Services (DSS) and its two main divisions: the Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of… more ›
-
Affordable housing reform in New York City took center stage during a recent public meeting held by the Department of City Planning. The discussion focused on a new fast-track process for affordable housing projects in the city’s 12 community districts… more ›
-
The New York City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth gathered on March 17, 2026, to address funding for youth and adult services, particularly the importance of youth advocacy programs in reducing recidivism. Key stakeholders, including advocates from organizations like… more ›
-
During a public meeting on March 16, 2026, the New York City Council’s Committee on Children and Youth discussed proposed funding increases for adult literacy programs in response to rising community needs. Advocates highlighted the demand for expanded support, particularly… more ›
-
New York City is set to expand its parks maintenance capabilities with the proposed purchase of a 70,000 square foot facility at 336 Meredith Avenue in Staten Island. The City Planning Commission (CPC) approved the acquisition to improve urban parks… more ›
-
A recent City Planning Commission (CPC) review meeting on March 16, 2026, focused on proposed community benefits linked to new developments in the Bushwick neighborhood. Key discussions included the zoning changes, affordable housing units, and projected mitigation measures connected to… more ›
-
New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 16, 2026, to discuss adult literacy programs amid rising demand and budget constraints. Stakeholders urged increased funding to support immigrant communities, as over 75% of adult literacy students are… more ›
-
New York City’s Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is tackling the significant issue of a growing child care waitlist, which currently stands at approximately 17,000 children. During a recent preliminary budget hearing, Council Members scrutinized ACS’s strategies to expand access… more ›
-
New York City is implementing Sammy’s Law to enhance street safety near schools, aiming to lower speed limits to protect children and pedestrians. The initiative includes reducing speed limits to 15 mph in school zones, a move supported by city… more ›
-
New York City Council members held a preliminary budget hearing on March 16, 2026, to discuss the Department of Sanitation’s (DSNY) fiscal year 2027 budget, focusing on strategies to reduce overtime reliance. With the DSNY’s budget totaling approximately $3.1 billion,… more ›
GetLocalPost 