Tag: Utilities

• New York City Braces for Major Snowstorm: Mayor Adams Outlines Safety Measures

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  Feb 18

  City officials prepared for an impending snowstorm and sub-freezing temperatures during a recent municipal meeting. Mayor Eric Adams briefed the public on the city’s extensive measures to ensure safety and… more ›

• Tablets Transform Communication and Commissary Access for Incarcerated Individuals, City Council Hears

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  Feb 17

  In a public meeting held on January 30, 2025, the City Council discussed the impact of introducing tablets in custody on interactions with commissary services. Officials noted that 84% of… more ›

• City Council Examines Impact of Kei Group’s Commissary Contract on Incarcerated Individuals’ Access to Essentials

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  Feb 17

  In a recent public meeting held on January 30, 2025, the New York City Council discussed the implications of the Kei Group’s commissary services contract on the access incarcerated individuals… more ›

• NYC Officials Outline Strategies for Addressing Flash Flooding in Non-Zone Areas

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  Feb 17

  City officials are taking steps to address flash flooding in neighborhoods throughout New York City, particularly in areas that are not officially designated as flood zones. During a recent meeting… more ›

• Community Organizations Key to NYC’s Flash Flood Preparedness, City Council Hears

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  Feb 17

  Emergency response planning for flash floods in New York City took center stage during a recent City Council hearing. The meeting, held by the Committee on Fire and Emergency Management,… more ›

• NYC Emergency Response Under Fire: Officials Tackle Flood Communication Gaps

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  Feb 17

  Emergency response measures in New York City face significant scrutiny as officials grapple with communicating flood risks to residents without digital access. During a recent meeting of the Committee on… more ›

• City Council Proposes Enhancements to 311 Service for Greater Accountability and Responsiveness

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  Feb 7

  During a recent meeting of the New York City Council, officials discussed proposed legislation aimed at enhancing the 311 service response, which serves as a primary contact point for city… more ›

• Cold Weather Alert: NYC Aims to Protect Vulnerable Residents Amid Winter Storm

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  Jan 18

  New York City’s upcoming winter storm has prompted officials to emphasize emergency services available for residents, particularly those unable to heat their homes. During a meeting led by Mayor Eric… more ›

• NYC Prepares for Winter Storm: Officials Urge Caution and Offer Safety Tips

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  Jan 18

  New York City officials outlined their preparations for an impending winter storm at a briefing on January 18, 2025. Mayor Eric Adams emphasized that the city is ready to ensure… more ›

• Mayor Adams Unveils Landmark Legislation for 80,000 New Homes in NYC

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  Dec 19

  Mayor Eric Adams signed the “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” legislative package into law on December 18, 2024, a move aimed at addressing New York City’s ongoing housing crisis.… more ›

• Zoning Changes in Sheepshead Bay Could Bring Nearly 10,000 New Homes, Including Affordable Units

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  Dec 10

  The New York City Planning Commission held a public meeting to discuss proposed zoning map amendments for Sheepshead Bay, focusing on the potential impacts these changes could have on community… more ›