Category: New York City

• City Council Urged to Boost Funding for Immigrant Services Amid Deportation Fears

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  May 27

  City officials recently gathered to discuss budget allocations for immigrant services amid heightened concerns regarding deportation threats. During the public meeting held by the New York City Council, speakers highlighted… more ›

• NYC Council Pushes for $3.75 Million to Enhance Mental Health Services Amid Federal Cutbacks

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  May 27

  During the recent New York City Council hearing on May 23, 2025, local leaders explored strategies to secure funding for community-based mental health services in the face of anticipated federal… more ›

• Community Voices Shape Lennox Hill Hospital Redevelopment, But Skepticism Remains

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  May 27

  Community members have seen some of their feedback incorporated into the proposal for the Lennox Hill Hospital redevelopment, but many feel their concerns still resonate strongly. During a recent City… more ›

• Lennox Hill Hospital Expansion Proposal Sparks Debate Amid High Bed Vacancy Rates

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  May 27

  Lennox Hill Hospital’s development proposal has sparked a passionate discussion about its role in addressing existing bed vacancy rates. Currently, the hospital reports an occupancy rate of 80%, leaving about… more ›

• Upper East Side Residents Raise Concerns Over Lennox Hill Hospital Redevelopment

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  May 27

  Residents of the Upper East Side expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of Lennox Hill Hospital during a recent public meeting. The lengthy construction timeline of nine years, consisting… more ›

• Brooklyn and Queens Residents Unite to Demand Increased Public Park Access in City Planning Meeting

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  May 20

  Residents of Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3 engaged in a recent City Planning Commission meeting, focusing on plans to increase public park access in underserved areas.… more ›

• NYC Council Calls for Stronger Metrics to Evaluate Youth Violence Prevention Programs

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  May 20

  At the New York City Council’s executive budget hearing on May 19, 2025, key officials discussed the metrics that will assess the effectiveness of Community-Based Violence Prevention Program (CMS) initiatives… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding and Feedback for New Afterschool Programs Amid Rising Demand

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  May 20

  During a recent City Council executive budget hearing, officials focused on the anticipated rollout for the Compass and Sonic afterschool programs. Held on May 19, 2025, this meeting served as… more ›

• City Council Grapples with $1 Billion Deficit While Seeking Solutions for Childcare Voucher Crisis

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  May 20

  City Council members met to discuss the city’s financial strategy for childcare services on May 19, 2025, amid concerns over a significant shortfall in childcare vouchers for low-income families. The… more ›

• City Officials Warn Proposed FEPS Changes Could Increase Evictions and Homelessness

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  May 17

  New York City officials and advocates voiced their concerns regarding proposed changes to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (City FEPS) program during the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive… more ›

• CUNY Plans to Fill 273 Vacancies with Increased $1.48 Billion Budget Amid Staffing Challenges

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  May 17

  During a recent City Council Executive Budget Hearing, administrators outlined plans to address staffing shortages at the City University of New York (CUNY), where a total of 273 vacancies exist… more ›

• Community Land Trusts Call for Essential Funding to Strengthen Public Housing Management

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  May 17

  Newly established community land trusts (CLTs) seek to enhance the management and maintenance of public housing across New York City. During the NYC Council’s Executive Budget Hearing for FY2026 on… more ›

• NYC Council Urges Action on HPD Staffing Shortages Amid Housing Crisis

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  May 17

  During the recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials addressed the critical staffing shortages at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which currently has approximately 400… more ›

• City Council Discusses Funding Solutions for Parks and Transportation at Budget Hearing

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  May 17

  The New York City Council’s Executive Budget Hearing on May 13, 2025, highlighted the critical need for dedicated funding to support the city’s parks and transportation systems. City officials and… more ›

• New York City Council Urges Action on DOT Staffing Shortages Amid Safety Concerns

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  May 17

  During a recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials discussed the urgent need to address the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) staffing shortages, which currently stand at 630 vacancies.… more ›