Tag: Economic Development

• Brooklyn’s Zoning Hearings Reveal Urgent Need for Affordable Housing Amid Gentrification Concerns

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  Jun 9

  Public hearings on zoning and development proposals in Brooklyn revealed significant changes expected to impact the local community. During a recent meeting, city officials reviewed plans for new residential structures… more ›

• New Initiatives Proposed by NYC Council to Strengthen Tenant Protections in Affordable Housing

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  May 30

  During the New York City Council meeting on May 28, 2025, city officials outlined numerous initiatives aimed at enhancing protections for renters in newly developed affordable housing units. Among the… more ›

• NYC Council Unveils Ambitious Budget Plans to Boost Affordable Housing and Community Services

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  May 30

  The New York City Council convened on May 28, 2025, to discuss critical budget reviews and initiatives aimed at addressing significant funding gaps, particularly in housing. Council members underscored the… more ›

• Atlantic Avenue Plan Promises Affordable Housing and Economic Growth in Brooklyn

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  May 30

  The Atlantic Avenue mixed-use plan, discussed during recent New York City Executive Budget hearings, promises extensive benefits for the local community beyond just providing housing. This ambitious initiative is projected… more ›

• Lennox Hill Hospital Expansion Proposal Sparks Debate Amid High Bed Vacancy Rates

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  May 27

  Lennox Hill Hospital’s development proposal has sparked a passionate discussion about its role in addressing existing bed vacancy rates. Currently, the hospital reports an occupancy rate of 80%, leaving about… more ›

• Upper East Side Residents Raise Concerns Over Lennox Hill Hospital Redevelopment

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  May 27

  Residents of the Upper East Side expressed significant concerns regarding the proposed redevelopment of Lennox Hill Hospital during a recent public meeting. The lengthy construction timeline of nine years, consisting… more ›

• Brooklyn and Queens Residents Unite to Demand Increased Public Park Access in City Planning Meeting

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  May 20

  Residents of Brooklyn Community District 5 and Queens Community District 3 engaged in a recent City Planning Commission meeting, focusing on plans to increase public park access in underserved areas.… more ›

• NYC Council Calls for Stronger Metrics to Evaluate Youth Violence Prevention Programs

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  May 20

  At the New York City Council’s executive budget hearing on May 19, 2025, key officials discussed the metrics that will assess the effectiveness of Community-Based Violence Prevention Program (CMS) initiatives… more ›

• City Officials Warn Proposed FEPS Changes Could Increase Evictions and Homelessness

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  May 17

  New York City officials and advocates voiced their concerns regarding proposed changes to the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (City FEPS) program during the Fiscal Year 2026 Executive… more ›

• Community Land Trusts Call for Essential Funding to Strengthen Public Housing Management

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  May 17

  Newly established community land trusts (CLTs) seek to enhance the management and maintenance of public housing across New York City. During the NYC Council’s Executive Budget Hearing for FY2026 on… more ›

• NYC Council Urges Action on HPD Staffing Shortages Amid Housing Crisis

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  May 17

  During the recent New York City Council Executive Budget Hearing, officials addressed the critical staffing shortages at the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which currently has approximately 400… more ›

• Urgent Call for Action: Funding Needed to Combat Food Insecurity Among NYC’s Older Adults

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  May 17

  During budget hearings held on May 12, 2025, local officials discussed strategies to improve food access for older adults living in food deserts throughout New York City. The discussions highlighted… more ›

• Public Outcry Grows Over Midtown South’s Historic Buildings Demolition Risk Amid Development Plans

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  May 16

  Stakeholders expressed deep concerns at a recent public meeting regarding the potential demolition of historic buildings in Midtown South as the city pushes forward with its mixed-use development plan. The… more ›

• City Planning Commission Unveils Ambitious Development Plans for Affordable Housing and Green Spaces

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  May 16

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) convened on May 5, 2025, to discuss various development proposals aimed at addressing community needs through enhanced public amenities and green spaces. Officials highlighted the… more ›

• New Bill Seeks Transparency in City Contracts for Minority and Women-Owned Businesses

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  May 2

  At the New York City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, members deliberated on measures to enhance transparency and accountability in the awarding of city contracts to minority and women-owned… more ›