Tag: Queens

• NYCHA Launches Major Sustainability Upgrades: Electric Heat Pumps, Induction Stoves, and Solar Energy for 20,000 Apartments

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  Apr 27

  The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is launching significant sustainability initiatives to enhance living conditions in public housing developments. An Earth Day announcement made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani detailed… more ›

• NYC Council Pushes for Democracy During Detention Act to Secure Voting Rights for Incarcerated Individuals

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  Apr 15

  In a significant push for voting rights, the New York City Council convened on April 14, 2026, to discuss the Democracy During Detention Act, a proposed legislation aimed at ensuring… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani Unveils $70 Million Plan for City-Owned Grocery Stores to Combat Food Prices in NYC

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  Apr 14

  The recent 100-Day Address by Mayor Zohran Mamdani on April 12, 2026, unveiled the initiative to establish a network of city-owned grocery stores, aimed at enhancing food affordability in New… more ›

• Mayor Mamdani’s 100-Day Address: New Tenant Protections & Accountability for NYC Landlords

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  Apr 14

  Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered his 100-Day Address on April 12, 2026, outlining significant actions to enhance tenant protections and hold negligent landlords accountable. His administration is focusing on measures to… more ›

• NYC Council Addresses Homeless Crisis with Enhanced Code Blue Measures Amid Extreme Cold

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  Apr 13

  The New York City Council held a public meeting addressing the critical “Code Blue” operations in response to extreme cold weather, which has significantly impacted vulnerable populations, particularly the homeless.… more ›

• New York City Secures $1 Million Settlement from Hungry Panda Delivery App for Immigrant-Owned Restaurants

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  Apr 8

  The New York City government has announced a significant settlement concerning the Hungry Panda delivery app, which affects over 380 immigrant-owned restaurants. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP)… more ›

• New Therapeutic Housing Unit at Bellevue Hospital to Support Incarcerated Individuals with Health Needs as NYC Moves to Close Rikers Island

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  Apr 8

  The Mayor’s Office announced the opening of a new therapeutic housing unit for incarcerated individuals at Bellevue Hospital, marking a significant step toward closing Rikers Island. This facility, designed for… more ›

• NYC Unveils $108 Million Plan to Modernize 6,700 Catch Basins to Combat Flooding

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  Apr 1

  Investment in Infrastructure to Modernize Catch Basins in NYC New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a significant $108 million investment dedicated to modernizing over 6,700 catch basins across the… more ›

• NYC Council Addresses Urgent Staffing Shortages in Corrections at Preliminary Budget Hearing

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  Mar 25

  The New York City Council held a preliminary budget hearing on March 24, 2026, focusing on the Department of Correction (DOC) and the pressing issue of staffing shortages within the… more ›

• NYC Council Advocates Push for $24.6 Million Boost in Alternatives to Incarceration Funding to Enhance Community Safety

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  Mar 19

  In a recent New York City Council hearing focused on public safety and alternatives to incarceration (ATI) budgets, advocates requested a significant increase of $24.6 million towards ATI and re-entry… more ›

• NYC Council Discusses Strategies to Boost Bus Speeds with New Lanes and Signal Prioritization

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  Mar 18

  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 ›

• New York City Unveils Sammy’s Law: Speed Limits Slashed to 15 MPH in 2,300 School Zones for Enhanced Child Safety

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  Mar 17

  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 ›

• Mayor Zohran Mamdani Addresses Tenant Grievances at Bronx ‘Rental Ripoff’ Hearing

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  Mar 12

  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 ›

• City Planning Commission Advances Sustainable Zoning Proposals for Affordable Housing in NYC

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  Mar 5

  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 ›

• New York City Launches Free 2-K Child Care Initiative for Low-Income Families

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  Mar 4

  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 ›