Category: NYCCouncil
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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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… 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… more ›
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At a recent New York City Council hearing, city officials discussed various strategies aimed at addressing wage gaps and ensuring equitable representation among women in municipal jobs. Despite some progress,… more ›
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City officials and advocates emphasized the crucial role of mental health assessments in proposed reforms to the criminal justice system during a recent public meeting aimed at advancing the closure… more ›
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City officials and community advocates gathered on April 16, 2025, to discuss reforms aimed at expediting the closure of Rikers Island, as the current timeline projects the facility will remain… more ›
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The City Council’s recent hearing on April 16, 2025, highlighted the ongoing discussions surrounding equitable distribution of resources for supportive housing across New York City, particularly in light of the… more ›
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During a recent public hearing focused on criminal justice reform and conditions on Rikers Island, city officials and advocates raised urgent concerns surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental health… more ›
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During a recent New York City Council meeting, city leaders spotlighted the troubling economic consequences of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, as they discussed potential measures to sustain local… more ›
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Funding cuts proposed in recent amendments to New York City’s budget could jeopardize access to essential arts education for thousands of students, according to testimonies from local stakeholders during a… more ›
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