Tag: Permits and Licenses

• FDNY Special Inspections Unit Honored After Exposing Illegal Queens Clinic — Practitioner Arrested at Airport

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  Jun 4

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani presided over the FDNY Medal Day ceremony on June 3, 2026, where members of the FDNY Bureau of Fire Prevention Special Inspections Unit were honored after officers… more ›

• HPD to Review Housing Maintenance Code After Spike in Bronx Fires; FDNY Points to Electrical Failures, Mayor Names Task Force

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  Jun 3

  New York City Council’s June 2, 2026 FY27 executive budget hearing heard the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) acknowledge a recent rise in severe fires and fatalities in… more ›

• 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 ›

• NYC Announces Major Reforms to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development Amid Ongoing Crisis

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  May 14

  New York City is implementing significant reforms aimed at expediting the process of affordable housing development. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced these changes during a press conference held on May 13,… more ›

• Montafior Einstein’s Scoping Meeting Discusses Zoning Changes for New Advanced Care Pavilion in the Bronx

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  Mar 27

  The Montafure Large-Scale Community Facility Development (LSCFD) Scoping Meeting took place on March 26, 2026, to discuss proposed zoning changes for the Montafure Einstein East Campus in the Bronx. The… more ›

• NYC Council Passes Local Law 122 to Protect Street Vendors from Excessive Fines

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  Mar 10

  During a recent New York City Council meeting, the legislators celebrated the passage of Local Law 122, part of a broader street vendors reform package. This law aims to protect… more ›

• Council Votes to Simplify Child Care Permits, Addressing Urgent Shortage in NYC Facilities

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council members convened on February 12, 2026, to discuss and vote on proposed legislation aimed at streamlining the permit process for child care programs. Council Member Lynn… more ›

• New York City Council Proposes Transparency Reforms to Enhance Procurement Processes

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  Feb 13

  New York City Council held a public meeting on February 12, 2026, to address transparency measures for the city’s procurement processes. The council reviewed legislative proposals aimed at improving public… more ›

• NYC Council Overhauls Street Vending Regulations, Boosts Support for Vendors

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  Jan 30

  New York City Council recently voted to override multiple vetoes related to street vending reforms, aiming to create a more structured and supportive environment for street vendors. This legislative action… more ›

• NYC Council Launches Street Vending Reforms to Boost Compliance and Support Vendors

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  Jan 30

  The New York City Council has taken significant steps to reform the city’s street vending system, aiming to create a more equitable environment for vendors and bolster public safety. During… more ›

• Limited Public Feedback at Baobab Village Scoping Meeting Highlights Need for Community Engagement

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  Jan 23

  Residents had the opportunity to voice their opinions at a public scoping meeting for the proposed Baobab Village project, held by the New York City Department of City Planning on… more ›

• City Planning Commission Extends Special Permits for Mixed-Use Development Amid Community Concerns

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  Jan 7

  The City Planning Commission (CPC) reviewed the second and final renewal of special permits for a proposed mixed-use development at East 16th Street between Irving Place and Union Square East… more ›

• Civil Cafe’s Outdoor Dining Proposal Withdrawn, Sparking Community Concerns Over Local Regulations

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  Dec 12

  During a recent City Council meeting, the application for a revocable consent for the Civil Cafe was officially withdrawn, leaving community members questioning the implications for local outdoor dining options.… more ›