Tag: Brooklyn
-
New York City Council released an Oversight & Investigations report titled “Taken for a Ride” on June 8, 2026, documenting tourist scams by unlicensed taxis, pedicabs, and illicit ticket vendors… more ›
-
Mayor Zohran Mamdani used his June 4, 2026 “Talk With The People” livestream to launch the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), announce $9 million recovered in unpaid idling fees from… more ›
-
Mayor Zohran Mamdani used the June 4 “Talk With The People” livestream to promote the new Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE) public hearings and restated the city’s 2-K child care… more ›
-
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani used the Talk With The People livestream to introduce the Commission on Government Efficiency (COGE), a charter revision commission that will hold 10 public hearings across… more ›
-
The NYC Council held FY27 executive budget hearings on June 4, 2026 where the Department of Sanitation (DSNY) defended its plan and budget to achieve citywide trash containerization by the… more ›
-
New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced an ambitious housing initiative aimed at addressing the city’s severe housing crisis during a press conference on May 28, 2026. The program, titled… more ›
-
New York City officials recently unveiled an ambitious housing plan aimed at creating 200,000 new affordable homes and preserving an additional 200,000 existing units over the next decade. This initiative… more ›
-
The New York City Council held a crucial hearing on May 26, 2026, regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Executive Budget, focusing on the proposed funding increase for the city’s… more ›
-
New York City is gearing up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with exciting announcements aimed at enhancing community engagement and accessibility. Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently revealed plans for five… more ›
-
Funding for NYC Public Libraries | New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $31.7 million in new permanent funding for public libraries, aimed at reducing budget struggles and expanding services.… more ›
-
New York City officials met on May 14, 2026, to discuss the Council’s consideration of various legislative proposals, focusing on mixed-use developments aimed at addressing the city’s affordability crisis. Key… more ›
-
Several decisions were made during the City Planning Commission meeting on May 11, 2026, focusing on the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub and its implications for local neighborhoods. This initiative aims… more ›
-
A recent community bike tour took place in New York City, drawing attention to the city’s cycling culture and the importance of safe biking infrastructure. This event coincides with significant… more ›
-
Investment in opioid recovery programs at Phoenix House Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a $12 million investment in opioid recovery programs during a press conference held on May 7, 2026, at… more ›
-
New York City is mobilizing to support its immigrant-owned businesses hit hard by recent federal immigration policy changes. During a meeting of the City Council on May 6, 2026, the… more ›
