Hundreds of cyclists protested in Brooklyn over the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard. But despite criticism, the city says they will move forward with the plan. When asked about the deal, the Adams administration said the reluctance on both sides of the issue reflected a strong compromise. Under the new plan, from Calyer Street to the … Read more
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With summer time simply across the nook, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and Queens Councilman Shekar Krishnan despatched a letter to the mayor asking him to seek out extra state and federal cash to plant extra shade bushes within the metropolis . “All New Yorkers deserve the shade of bushes, the safety of bushes and … Read more
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The reception space Most important Standsituated in a four-story constructing between Lexington and Park Avenue in Midtown and which for greater than 20 years has provided a short lived shelter the place the homeless can relaxation and eat and even take a shower, is dealing with a doable closure to be there in the summertime. … Read more
This Monday the public review process began for a proposal that seeks to address homelessness in our city. This is the “City Of Yes For Housing Opportunity”, which would allow the creation of housing units through a series of zoning changes. As part of this process, Mayor Eric Adams met with working-class New Yorkers to … Read more
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In order to offer protection to the women and men who protect citizens on a daily basis through urgent medical services, the Municipal Council approved two new bills on the subject this Thursday. Joseph Borelli, leader of the Republican minority in the municipal entity, is the one who led the legislation that seeks for the … Read more
State lawmakers and transportation activists are announcing a new campaign to ensure the state provides adequate funding for public transportation before tolling for vehicles south of 60th Street in Manhattan takes effect. At a rally this Thursday at West 61st Street and Central Park West, supporters of the initiative called “Get Congestion Pricing Right” are … Read more
The City Council is considering a measure that would allow some street vendors to once again set up stands on the city’s bridges, including the Brooklyn Bridge. Starting this year, the presence of vendors on bridges has been prohibited and the Brooklyn Bridge has been the center of attention because there were dozens of street … Read more
Members of the Consumer and Worker Protection Committee of the Municipal Council met in order to reconsider some legislation that was not approved last year, among them one that seeks for electric bicycle or scooter businesses to obtain a license to operate in the city. Something that Alejandro Grajales, who has been working as a … Read more
The City Council is expected to overrule Mayor Adams’ decision to veto the “How Many Stops” law on Tuesday. That’s legislation that would require police to document in detail every interaction with the public. IT MAY INTEREST YOU: Yesterday, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams handed out pamphlets in Brooklyn seeking to dispel misinformation that he claims … Read more
An atmosphere of tension between Mayor Adams and the City Council has been generated in recent days after the president refused to enact legislation known as the ‘How Many Stops Act’. The measure, already approved by the Council, seeks greater transparency on the part of the police, by requiring that agents report on all their … Read more