Tag: Economic Development

• Mamdani names Tony Shores president, Lena Khan chair of NYC EDC — vows five city-run grocery stores and $100M housing-insurance plan

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  Jul 23

  SEO-OPTIMIZED INTRO Mayor Zohran Mamdani named Tony Shores president of the New York City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Lena Khan board chair, and the pair said EDC will prioritize… more ›

• Mamdani Makes OPEN Permanent: 50+ Small‑Business Reforms, Expanded NYC BEST and Business‑Owner Bill of Rights

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  Jul 21

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced “OPEN for Small Businesses,” a package of more than 50 city regulatory reforms and an executive order on July 20, 2026, that makes OPEN permanent, expands… more ›

• NYC Council Approves 3,242 New Housing Units — Nearly 1,700 Affordable via MIH and HPD; Monitor Point, Clinton Park North Lead

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  Jul 20

  New York City Council’s July 16, 2026 stated meeting approved land-use applications that the council said will facilitate 3,242 new housing units across multiple neighborhoods, combining Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH)… more ›

• CPC Signs Off on Monitor Point Changes: 300 More Income‑Restricted Units Added, East Building to Be 100% Affordable

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  Jul 16

  The City Planning Commission on July 15, 2026 reviewed City Council modifications to the Monitor Point rezoning in Greenpoint and found those modifications within land‑use scope, noting the changes would… more ›

• CPC Presses 289 Kent Ave Developer to Reserve Ground‑Floor for Light Industry — Applicant Open but No Written Commitment

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  Jul 16

  At a City Planning Commission (CPC) meeting on July 15, 2026, commissioners pressed the applicant for the 289 Kent Avenue rezoning in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, to commit in writing to prioritize… more ›

• City Council advances plan to phase out Central Park horse-drawn carriages by June 1, 2028 — Speaker Menin backs ban, calls for worker transition and horse-disposition details

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  Jul 16

  Romanch’s Law — a City Council proposal to phase out horse‑drawn carriages in Central Park after June 1, 2028 — drew a July 15, 2026 Health Committee hearing and a… more ›

• Romanch’s Law hearing: DOH unable to produce five‑year count or disposition of NYC carriage horses; advocates say 500+ left registry

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  Jul 16

  Romanch’s Law (Intro 943) was the subject of a July 15, 2026 New York City Council Health Committee hearing where members pressed the Department of Health (DOH) for a precise… more ›

• Proposal for 2,333‑Sq‑Ft LED Wraparound at 1293 Broadway Sparks Debate Over Digital Advertising in Herald Square

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  Jul 14

  New York City Planning Commission review session on July 13, 2026 examined an application by the Herald Center Department Store of New York LLC to change signage rules in the… more ›

• Sunnyside Rezoning at 501 Queens Blvd Seeks 13‑Story, ~138‑Unit Building with Dozens of MIH Affordable Homes — CPC Hearing This Week

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  Jul 14

  Sunnyside rezoning at 501 Queens Boulevard: City Planning staff reviewed a private application July 13, 2026, proposing a zoning change to R8A/C24 and mapping Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) options one… more ›

• Menin, Zhuang Introduce Red Tape Relief Act (Intro. 955A) to Fast-Track NYC Permits, Coordinate Inspections for Restaurants and Child Care

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  Jul 14

  Julie Menin and Council Member Susan Zhuang promoted the Red Tape Relief Act (Intro. 955A) at a City Council event, proposing a four‑year commission and a new inter‑agency inspection coordination… more ›

• New York City Announces ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule and Draft ‘Junk Fees’ Pricing — $525 Fine; Enforcement Starts Oct. 1, 2026

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  Jul 13

  New York City announced a municipal “click-to-cancel” rule and an all-in “junk fees” pricing proposal, telling businesses they must allow cancellations as easily as sign‑ups and giving the Department of… more ›

• Flatbush Avenue Named NYC’s First BRT Corridor — Five Rapid Bus Routes Announced, Flatbush Buildout Due by 2030

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  Jul 10

  New York City’s “Bus Action Plan” rollout on Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s July 9 livestream announced five Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) corridors and confirmed Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn as the first… more ›

• Lincoln Wrestler Pushes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining in NYC — Hearing Record Shows He Gave No Jobs Estimate

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  Jul 10

  City Council sponsor did not state a numeric jobs estimate for year‑round outdoor dining; he said it would allow restaurants to hire more staff, and no supporting analysis was presented… more ›

• NYC launches ‘Fast Buses, Better Service’: 50 corridors to get 20% faster service, 2,500 new buses and automated enforcement by 2028

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  Jul 9

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul on July 8, 2026 launched the city-state “Fast Buses, Better Service” action plan to speed buses on 50 priority corridors, funded by joint… more ›

• NYC City Council Proposes Year‑Round Outdoor Dining to Help Struggling Restaurants — Curbside Cafes Slashed From 7,000 to Fewer Than 700

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  Jul 9

  We want outdoor dining to be YEAR‑ROUND. Here’s our plan. City Council members and small‑business representatives outlined a proposed bill at a July 9, 2026 meeting to make outdoor dining… more ›