Tag: Queens
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The New York City Council convened on March 17, 2026, to discuss the budgets and initiatives of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the Department of Transportation (DOT), and the Taxi… more ›
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New York City is implementing Sammy’s Law to enhance street safety near schools, aiming to lower speed limits to protect children and pedestrians. The initiative includes reducing speed limits to… more ›
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New York City’s Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended the third “Rental Ripoff” hearing in the Bronx on March 11, 2026. The hearing gathered testimony from tenants of various housing types, particularly… more ›
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Summary of the City Planning Commission Meeting on Zoning Proposals, held on March 4, 2026, where sustainable building practices were discussed for new developments in New York City. # What’s… more ›
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The City of New York has made a significant stride toward universal child care by announcing the rollout of free 2-K (two-year-old) education. Under the initiative led by Mayor Zohran… more ›
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New York City Council recently convened a hearing focused on Code Blue operations, responding to the ongoing cold weather conditions and their impact on vulnerable populations. Key officials discussed the… more ›
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### What’s happening – The City is investing $38.4 million to improve heating infrastructure at Beach 41st Street Houses. – Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the initiative today, February 4, 2026.… more ›
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### What’s happening – The NYC Council is reviewing residential zoning proposals for mixed-use buildings in Queens. – Developers plan to address traffic with improved parking garage entrances and community… more ›
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### What’s happening – The City Planning Commission approved new disinfection facilities for Flushing Creek. – The Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services are responsible.… more ›
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### What’s happening – The New York City Planning Commission approved a zoning map amendment for affordable housing. – The amendment was proposed by a developer for a site in… more ›
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Mayor Mamdani recently appointed five new city commissioners, including Stanley Richards as the first formerly incarcerated individual to lead the Department of Correction. This historic appointment aims to bring about… more ›
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the launch of the Elevate You Clinics during a meeting at NYC Health + Hospitals, aimed at providing young New Yorkers, ages 16 to 25, with… more ›
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Deputy Speaker Dr. Natasha Williams outlined her ambitious initiatives during her first New York City Council meeting on January 15, 2026. Focusing on cultural affairs, workforce development, and systemic inequities,… more ›
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New York City is poised to enhance its cycling infrastructure significantly with a $70 million redesign that aims to make the streets safer for cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists alike. Mayor… more ›
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During the recent City Planning Commission Review Session on January 5, 2026, residents and city officials gathered to assess the impact of proposed sewer outfall projects on local neighborhoods and… more ›
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