Tag: Queens
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City officials discussed potential traffic congestion and mitigation strategies during a public meeting on new neighborhood development plans held on October 16, 2025. As Long Island City prepares for over… more ›
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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 ›
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The City Planning Commission (CPC) held a session on October 6 to discuss the environmental impact of two proposed disinfection facilities for combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Flushing Creek, Queens.… more ›
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The City Planning Commission (CPC) recently held a meeting focused on redevelopment plans for the Creedmore Psychiatric Center campus in Bellrose, Queens. The proposed project includes plans for approximately 2,022… more ›
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Public hearings on zoning and development proposals took place at City Hall on June 5, 2025, with a focus on various projects aimed at addressing New York City’s affordable housing… more ›
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City officials are forming a comprehensive strategy to combat youth gun violence in New York City, emphasizing prevention and community support during recent municipal meetings. This initiative arises from alarming… more ›
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City Council members engaged in discussions on the ongoing budget hearings, emphasizing a commitment to close funding gaps that affect essential services for New Yorkers. As the city grapples with… more ›
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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 ›
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New housing development plans in Queens aim to tackle the city’s dire shortage of affordable housing. During the New York City Council meeting on May 1, 2025, members discussed a… more ›
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New York City officials gathered recently to discuss a proposed mixed-use development on Queens Boulevard that could significantly influence the local community and housing market. This new building, set to… more ›
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New York City has started crafting its first citywide strategic plan for the industrial economy, seeking to address pressing challenges including rising rents for industrial businesses. At an information session… more ›
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City officials and advocates emphasized the crucial role of mental health assessments in proposed reforms to the criminal justice system during a recent public meeting aimed at advancing the closure… more ›
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City officials and community advocates gathered on April 16, 2025, to discuss reforms aimed at expediting the closure of Rikers Island, as the current timeline projects the facility will remain… more ›
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The City Council’s recent hearing on April 16, 2025, highlighted the ongoing discussions surrounding equitable distribution of resources for supportive housing across New York City, particularly in light of the… more ›
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During a recent public hearing focused on criminal justice reform and conditions on Rikers Island, city officials and advocates raised urgent concerns surrounding the treatment of individuals with mental health… more ›
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