Category: New York City

• Community Feedback Sought on NYC’s Environmental Impact Review for Last Mile Delivery Facilities

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  Apr 30

  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… more ›

• City Planning Commission Advocates for Sustainable Affordable Housing Solutions

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  Apr 30

  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… more ›

• Community Voices Concern Over Environmental Impact of Ferry Point Project

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  Apr 30

  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… more ›

• Community Voices Concerns Over Park Space and Transparency in Monitor Point Development

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  Apr 30

  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… more ›

• Residents Raise Alarm Over Wildlife Threats at Monitor Point Development Meeting

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  Apr 30

  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… more ›

• NYC Takes Bold Steps to Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis Among Black Women

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• City Council Tackles Wage Gaps and Representation for Women in Municipal Jobs

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• Mental Health Takes Center Stage in Rikers Island Closure Discussions

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• Rikers Island Closure: City Officials Push for Urgent Reform and Mental Health Focus

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• City Council Hearing Exposes Disparities in Supportive Housing Allocation Across NYC Neighborhoods

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• Urgent Call for Mental Health Reform at Rikers Island: Advocates Push for Treatment Over Incarceration

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  Apr 18

  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 ›

• Long Island City’s OneLIC Plan: A Blueprint for Affordable Housing and Resilient Community Transformation

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  Apr 17

  One neighborhood’s transformation can shape the lives of its residents significantly, and in Long Island City (LIC), the proposed OneLIC neighborhood plan aims to address the needs of both existing… more ›

• Community Outcry Against Western Railards Project: Concerns Over Zoning Changes and Open Space

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  Apr 10

  During the City Planning Commission (CPC) public hearing on April 9, 2025, community members voiced significant concerns over proposed zoning changes for the Western Railards project. Many local residents and… more ›

• City Planners Propose Innovative Flood Resilience Strategies for Staten Island

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  Apr 10

  City officials discussed new measures to enhance flooding resilience in Staten Island during the City Planning Commission meeting held on April 9, 2025. The commission focused specifically on the integration… more ›

• Queens Residents Rally for Road Safety: Mayor Adams and DOT Officials Discuss Urgent Measures

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  Apr 9

  Residents of Queens expressed their ongoing concerns about road safety during a recent town hall meeting with Mayor Eric Adams and city officials. Attendees highlighted the urgent need for traffic… more ›