Category: New York City

• Casino Development Proposal in Flushing Meadows Raises Controversy Over Parkland Use and Community Impact

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  Jan 6

  City planners reviewed a proposed casino development in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, during the City Planning Commission Review Session on January 6, 2025. The project, which seeks to establish a… more ›

• City Planners Debate Transportation Strategies for New Developments: Focus on Housing and Parking Flexibility

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  Jan 6

  The January 6, 2025 City Planning Commission review focused on transportation and parking strategies for new residential developments in the city. Officials discussed the intersection of transit accessibility and housing… more ›

• Community Feedback Shapes Mixed-Use Development Plan in Oakland Gardens: City Planning Commission Reviews Progress

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  Jan 6

  During a review session of the City Planning Commission on January 6, 2025, members discussed community responses to the proposed mixed-use development in Oakland Gardens. The focus of the proposal… more ›

• Parking Needs Discussed for New Apartment Complex at North 7th Street: City Planning Commission Meeting Highlights

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  Jan 6

  The City Planning Commission met on January 6, 2025, to evaluate how the new apartment complex on North 7th Street would address the parking needs of its residents. The discussion… more ›

• City Planning Commission Reviews Williamsburg Rezoning Proposal Amid Housing Affordability Concerns

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  Jan 6

  The City Planning Commission reviewed a proposed rezoning plan on January 6, 2025, which aims to introduce 28 housing units in Williamsburg, seven of which would be set aside for… more ›

• NYC Sees Declining Crime Rates, But Subway Safety Perceptions Remain a Challenge

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  Jan 6

  In a recent city meeting, officials discussed public safety strategies for 2024, with a focus on subway crime reduction and its perception among New Yorkers. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD… more ›

• NYC Officials Focus on Recidivism and Mental Health Solutions to Combat Crime

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  Jan 6

  New York City officials are focusing on strategies to address rising crime rates, particularly among repeat offenders. During a press conference, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Tisch outlined… more ›

• Mayor Calls for Enhanced Mental Health Support as NYC Faces Rise in Violent Crime

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  Jan 6

  New York City officials addressed rising concerns over public safety and mental health issues during a recent announcement led by Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Tisch. At the January… more ›

• City Officials Unveil Crime Reduction Strategies Addressing Recidivism and Public Safety

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  Jan 6

  New York City officials revealed plans to enhance public safety in response to rising crime rates and recidivism during a recent briefing. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Tisch… more ›

• New Initiatives Target Domestic Violence and Recidivism Amid Alarming Crime Trends

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  Jan 6

  Mayor Eric Adams announced new initiatives aimed at addressing rising rates of domestic violence-related rapes and felony assaults during a recent press briefing alongside NYPD Commissioner Tisch. The mayor highlighted… more ›

• Mayor Adams Tackles Rising Recidivism as Major Factor in NYC Crime Surge

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  Jan 6

  Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need to address recidivism as a primary factor in New York City’s crime trends during a recent announcement with NYPD Commissioner Tisch. The discussion highlighted… more ›

• NYC Officials Introduce Enhanced Subway Safety Measures Amid Declining Crime Rates

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  Jan 6

  City officials provided an overview of newly implemented public safety measures aimed at addressing safety perceptions in the New York City subway system, despite ongoing reductions in crime rates. Mayor… more ›

• In 2025, NYC to Highlight Rich Legacy of Lenape People in 400th Anniversary Commemorations

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  Jan 2

  New York City will commemorate its 400th anniversary in 2025, with plans to highlight the Indigenous heritage of the Lenape people, who have inhabited the area for millennia. An emphasis… more ›

• NYC Marks 400 Years: Celebrating Lenape Heritage at Core of Anniversary Events

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  Jan 2

  In 2025, New York City will commemorate its 400th anniversary, and plans are underway to include indigenous history in the celebrations. City officials expressed the importance of recognizing the Lenape… more ›

• New York City to Honor Indigenous History in 400th Anniversary Celebrations

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  Jan 2

  New York City plans a year of events in 2025 to celebrate its 400th anniversary, with a focal point on recognizing the city’s Indigenous history. The Lenape Nation, the Indigenous… more ›