Tag: Housing

• Mayor Adams Urges Veterans to Embrace Available Benefits at Historic NYC Veterans Day Breakfast

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  Nov 7

  New York City recently held the largest Veterans Day breakfast in history at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where Mayor Eric Adams emphasized the need for veterans to engage with… more ›

• Residents Raise Traffic and Parking Concerns Over Proposed Mixed-Use Project on Avenue U

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  Nov 7

  City planners discussed community concerns over parking and traffic during a recent City Planning Commission meeting on a mixed-use project planned for Avenue U in Brooklyn. Residents have voiced frustrations… more ›

• New Film Production Facility in Brooklyn Expected to Create Up to 800 Jobs

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  Nov 7

  The City Planning Commission meeting on November 5, 2025, addressed several development projects in Brooklyn and Queens, spotlighting a new film production facility in Red Hook expected to create hundreds… more ›

• Residents Voice Concerns Over Infrastructure and Density at City Planning Review

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  Nov 4

  Local residents expressed a mix of concerns regarding proposed development projects during the City Planning Commission (CPC) Review Session on November 3, 2025. Attendees voiced skepticism over how the increased… more ›

• City Planning Commission Pushes for Affordable Housing in St. George Development

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  Nov 4

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) reviewed the allocation and qualification criteria for affordable units in the proposed St. George development during its recent meeting on November 3, 2025. This session… more ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Set to Create 12,000 Homes and 7,000 Jobs Amid Community Concerns

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  Oct 21

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) has taken notable strides in advancing the Jamaica Neighborhood Plan, which aims to transform housing and job opportunities within this diverse community. During a recent… more ›

• NYC Unveils New Domestic Violence Unit to Combat Rising Cases and Support Survivors

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  Oct 17

  New York City officials launched a new Domestic Violence Unit within the NYPD to combat rising domestic violence rates and improve victim support. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica… more ›

• City Officials Propose Expanded Visitation and New Facilities for Hart Island Families

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  Oct 16

  During a recent public hearing held on October 16, 2025, city officials discussed plans for expanding visitation times and improving accessibility for families visiting Hart Island, New York City’s public… more ›

• NYC Council Discusses Landmark Preservation Amid Urban Development Concerns

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  Oct 16

  The New York City Council’s Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions convened on October 15, 2025, to discuss vital measures for protecting designated landmarks. The hearing provided a platform… more ›

• Community Engagement Key to Upcoming Landmark Projects Amid Housing Crisis

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  Oct 16

  A recent public meeting convened by the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions highlighted various upcoming landmark projects that could significantly impact local communities. Councilmember Sandiners presided over the… more ›

• New York City Council Explores Balancing Development and Historic Preservation in Landmark Hearing

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  Oct 15

  The New York City Council held a hearing on October 15, 2025, focusing on the subcommittee responsible for landmarks, public sightings, and dispositions. The meeting aimed to address several critical… more ›

• New CRIB Program Launched to Combat Homelessness Among Expecting Mothers in NYC

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  Oct 15

  Mayor Eric Adams announced the launch of the CRIB Program, aimed at providing housing support to pregnant women facing homelessness. This $8.5 million initiative seeks to ensure that pregnant New… more ›

• Residents Voice Concerns Over Housing Affordability at East New York Planning Meeting

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  Oct 15

  At a recent City Planning Commission (CPC) public meeting, officials addressed community concerns regarding the affordability of proposed housing units in East New York. The meeting aimed to clarify how… more ›

• Mayor Adams Unveils Holistic Strategy to Tackle Subway Homelessness and Safety

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  Oct 15

  City officials emphasized a comprehensive strategy during a recent public meeting to enhance subway safety, with a significant focus on addressing both homelessness and mental health issues affecting New York… more ›

• Jamaica Neighborhood Plan Approved: 12,000 New Homes and 7,000 Jobs Ahead

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  Oct 15

  The Jamaica Neighborhood Plan has received the City Council’s approval, setting the stage for significant urban development that aims to produce nearly 12,000 new housing units in Jamaica, Queens. This… more ›