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The Civic Engagement Commission held a public meeting on February 6, 2025, to discuss its initiatives focused on promoting racial equity within community programs. The commission highlighted its commitment to racial equity planning and outlined its ongoing programs aimed at… more ›
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During a recent public meeting, members of the NYC Civic Engagement Commission explored the crucial role that community boards play in fostering democratic participation within local neighborhoods. The discussions highlighted how these boards serve as vital interfaces between residents and… more ›
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The NYC Civic Engagement Commission discussed strategies to enhance language assistance for voters at a recent public meeting held on February 6, 2025. The commission focused on improving outreach efforts for the upcoming June primaries, specifically regarding rank-choice voting and… more ›
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The City Planning Commission recently convened to discuss specific strategies within the Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan aimed at bolstering job training and employment opportunities in the community. The proposal envisions the creation of approximately 4,600 new homes, of which… more ›
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Local officials presented an overview of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan during a recent City Planning Commission meeting, addressing concerns regarding housing affordability in Brooklyn. The plan focuses on creating new affordable housing units while preserving existing ones, responding to… more ›
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Local officials discussed the potential impacts of the Atlantic Avenue Mixed-Use Plan on traffic and pedestrian safety during a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting. The plan aims to transform a stretch of Atlantic Avenue by improving housing availability, enhancing… more ›
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The New York City Department of Education is committing to improve the chronic absenteeism of students with disabilities through a series of targeted initiatives discussed during a recent special education meeting. The committee emphasized the necessity of implementing effective measures,… more ›
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The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is making strides to enhance the delivery of special education services, ensuring that students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) receive the support they are entitled to. During a recent oversight meeting, officials… more ›
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The recent public scoping meeting regarding the Dwick Clinton Park North application highlighted significant developments in the area’s affordable housing initiatives. Developers Fredland Properties and Chapman Group proposed a mixed-use residential project that would introduce nearly 2,000 residential units, including… more ›
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The Dwick Clinton Park North proposal has raised significant concerns regarding its potential environmental impacts following a recent public scoping meeting held by the New York City Department of City Planning. The session allowed community members, elected officials, and agencies… more ›
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In a public meeting held on January 30, 2025, the City Council discussed the impact of introducing tablets in custody on interactions with commissary services. Officials noted that 84% of eligible individuals in custody were assigned tablets, which facilitate access… more ›
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In a recent public meeting held on January 30, 2025, the New York City Council discussed the implications of the Kei Group’s commissary services contract on the access incarcerated individuals have to basic needs. The meeting, hosted by the Committees… more ›
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City officials are taking steps to address flash flooding in neighborhoods throughout New York City, particularly in areas that are not officially designated as flood zones. During a recent meeting hosted by the City Council’s Committee on Fire and Emergency… more ›
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Emergency response planning for flash floods in New York City took center stage during a recent City Council hearing. The meeting, held by the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, emphasized the vital role that community-based organizations (CBOs) play in… more ›
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Emergency response measures in New York City face significant scrutiny as officials grapple with communicating flood risks to residents without digital access. During a recent meeting of the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management, council members and city representatives discussed… more ›
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