Tag: Economic Development

• New York City Council Confronts $500 Million Housing Budget Cut Amid Growing Crisis

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  Mar 25

  New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 24, 2026, focusing on the housing crisis and proposed budget reductions impacting the Department of Housing Preservation and Development… more ›

• New York City Council Reviews $1.55 Billion CUNY Budget Amid Enrollment Challenges and Support Initiatives

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  Mar 23

  During a recent public hearing on March 20, 2026, the New York City Council’s Committee on Higher Education discussed the preliminary budget for the City University of New York (CUNY)… more ›

• NYC Council Advocates for Enhanced Deactivation Protections for Delivery Workers Amid Rising Concerns

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  Mar 20

  New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) held a significant virtual hearing on March 19, 2026, focusing on the budget and new regulations affecting app-based delivery drivers.… more ›

• Urgent Call From Advocates: NYC Budget Cuts Threaten Worker Protections Amid Crisis on Labor Rights

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  Mar 20

  New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is facing significant budget cuts that threaten its capacity to enforce crucial worker protection laws. During a hearing on March… more ›

• NYPD Unveils New Strategies to Boost Public Safety and Reduce Crime in the Bronx

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  Mar 19

  New York City Council held a Public Safety Budget Hearing on March 18, 2026, to discuss measures for improving police response times to serious crimes. City officials, including NYPD leaders,… more ›

• Public Meeting Highlights Monitor Point Development: 1,150 New Homes with 460 Affordable Units in Greenpoint

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  Mar 19

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a public meeting to discuss the Monitor Point development in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which proposes to create approximately 1,150 housing units, including 460 permanently… more ›

• NYCEDC Unveils $15 Million Plan to Boost Small Businesses During FIFA World Cup

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  Mar 18

  New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) conducted a Preliminary Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026, to discuss plans surrounding the upcoming FIFA World Cup, including support for small businesses… more ›

• Kingsbridge Armory Redevelopment Plans to Create Thousands of Jobs in the Bronx

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  Mar 18

  The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) held a Preliminary Budget Hearing for Fiscal Year 2027 on March 17, 2026. During this session, officials discussed key initiatives including the… more ›

• NYCEDC Prepares Budget to Tackle Community Displacement and Boost Economic Development

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  Mar 18

  New York City’s Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) held a Preliminary Budget Hearing on March 17, 2026, to discuss plans for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting focused on addressing community displacement… more ›

• NYC Allocates $70 Million for City-Owned Grocery Stores to Combat Food Insecurity

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  Mar 18

  New York City officials discussed the development of city-owned grocery stores during a preliminary budget hearing held on March 17, 2026. This initiative, led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, aims to… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day: Honoring Irish-American Contributions and Solidarity at Gracie Mansion

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  Mar 18

  As New York City celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani echoed themes of Irish solidarity and historical resistance in his address. At Gracie Mansion, he… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day at Gracie Mansion, Honoring Irish Americans’ Impact on NYC

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  Mar 18

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted a breakfast at Gracie Mansion on March 17, 2026, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and honor the contributions of Irish Americans to New York City’s infrastructure.… more ›

• Urgent Need for City FEPS Funding Highlighted in NYC Council Budget Hearing

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  Mar 18

  New York City Council members convened for the Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Budget Hearing focused on the city’s social service programs, particularly the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement… more ›

• NYC Unveils Fast-Track Process for Affordable Housing in Low-Production Districts Starting 2027

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  Mar 17

  Affordable housing reform in New York City took center stage during a recent public meeting held by the Department of City Planning. The discussion focused on a new fast-track process… more ›

• Bushwick Development Plan: City Planning Commission Reviews Zoning Changes for 20 New Affordable Housing Units

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  Mar 17

  A recent City Planning Commission (CPC) review meeting on March 16, 2026, focused on proposed community benefits linked to new developments in the Bushwick neighborhood. Key discussions included the zoning… more ›