Tag: Economic Development

• NYC expands free legal help for small‑business tenants — up to 40 hours pro bono via SBS hotline, website and field staff

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  Jun 2

  May 2026 city announcement: New York City said it is expanding free legal help for small-business tenants with commercial lease issues, promoted during Small Business Month and reachable through the… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani names Kenny Maniah SBS commissioner; administration touts nearly $6M saved, expands Business Express and free lease legal aid

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  Jun 2

  Zohran Mamdani’s administration announced a new Commissioner of the Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and outlined small-business relief measures including an expanded Business Express service team, free legal help… more ›

• Mayor’s Office: NYC says it saved nearly $6M for small businesses in first 100 days; Executive Order 11 orders fines-and-fees inventory, Business Express expanded

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  Jun 2

  A May 31, 2026 Small Business Month event from the Mayor’s Office and Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry promoted new city small-business supports, said the city saved “nearly $6 million” in… more ›

• NYCEDC Defends Capital “Smoothing” at FY27 Hearing — Unveils $100M City-Backed Insurance Plan and $30M Cityback Groceries Pilot

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  Jun 1

  New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) testified at a May 29, 2026 FY27 executive budget hearing about changes to its capital commitment plan, a new city-backed insurance program for… more ›

• NYC EDC Allocates $30M for La Marqueta Buildout, Issues Summer RFI for Discounted “Core Basket” Grocery Pilot

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  Jun 1

  NYC Economic Development Corporation officials told the City Council at the May 29, 2026 FY27 executive budget hearing that the city will use a $30 million capital subsidy for the… more ›

• NYC DOT Begins Scoping $30M 44th Drive Pedestrian & Bike Upgrades — Council Flags City Plan Showing Funding Starting 2029, Putting 2028 Design Start in Question

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  Jun 1

  The City Council asked the Department of Transportation (DOT) on May 29, 2026 for the exact capital‑funding start date and schedule for $30 million in pedestrian and cycling improvements along… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils ‘Block by Block’: NYC’s $22 Billion Plan to Combat Housing Crisis with 400,000 Affordable Units

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  May 29

  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 ›

• NYC Unveils $22 Billion Housing Initiative to Build 200,000 Rent-Stabilized Homes Over Next Decade

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  May 29

  New York City has revealed an ambitious housing plan that aims to address the ongoing affordable housing crisis by constructing 200,000 new rent-stabilized homes and preserving an additional 200,000 units… more ›

• NYC Unveils Bold Plan for 200,000 New Affordable Homes to Combat Housing Crisis

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  May 27

  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 ›

• NYC Council Approves $35.2 Million Boost in Library Funding for FY27 to Combat Staffing Shortages and Service Gaps

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  May 27

  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 Mayor Mamdani Unveils Comprehensive Plan to Combat Youth Gun Violence

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  May 26

  City officials are reinforcing their commitment to combat youth gun violence in New York City through discussions at a recent community meeting. Mayor Mamdani engaged with violence interrupters and individuals… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils Affordable Ticket Initiative for 2026 FIFA World Cup to Boost Community Access in NYC

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  May 22

  New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced affordable tickets and transportation for residents to access matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The initiative comprises 1,000 tickets at $50 each,… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Launches ‘Talk with the People’: New SNAP Requirements and Affordable World Cup Tickets on Agenda

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  May 22

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani recently launched a multi-platform interactive streaming series titled “Talk with the People.” This initiative aims to engage residents directly, providing updates on city policies… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Proposes Tax Increases for Wealthy New Yorkers to Support Working Families

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  May 22

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed critical tax proposals aimed at supporting lower-income families during a recent public engagement session. He discussed plans to increase taxes on the wealthiest… more ›

• Urgent SNAP Changes: NYC Aims to Protect 130,000 Residents from Losing Benefits

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  May 22

  New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the imminent changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) during a recent public engagement meeting. Starting June 1, 2026, new federal work… more ›