City Planning Commission Backs de Blasio’s Gowanus Rezoning Plan The CPC voted 9-0 in favor of the proposal, which would pave the way for roughly 8,200 new apartments by 2035. The plan will now head to the City Council for final binding vote within the next 50 days.
It’s the first time that New York City has received the grant, despite counting roughly 7,400 homeless young people under age 24 without an adult head of household—often referred to as runaway and homeless youth (RHY)—in 2018.
The Democratic nominee for mayor says he wants to convert shuttered lodgings outside Manhattan into 25,000 units of supportive and permanently affordable housing. While his plan is light on details, it’s excited housing advocates.
Dem Mayoral Nominee Eric Adams Promises To Change NYC’s ‘Anti-Business’ Reputation 'This is going to be a place where we welcome business and not turn into the dysfunctional city that we have been for so many years,' Adams said, discussing a multi-pronged plan that includes tax incentives and zoning changes to woo growing industries like cybersecurity and blockchain, and offer free or subsidized childcare for parents.
Climate Week Kickoff: NY Approves Two Renewable Energy Proposals While state officials say the two projects will power New York City with wind, solar and hydropower, both projects have been criticized by environmentalists for their potential impact on local communities and ecosystems.
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Opinion: Pandemic-Suffering New Yorkers Need the American Families Plan ‘I voted for Donald Trump, yet I still firmly believe that it’s the government’s responsibility to create jobs and ensure an affordable cost of living for hard-working Americans. It’s time for Washington to stop playing politics with our lives and start taking action.’
Opinion: It’s Time to Prioritize Older Adults in NYC Housing ‘The cost is too high not to fund safety modifications to our housing stock. Older adults who can’t afford modifications, such as grab bars or no step entrances, must choose between living in an unsafe home or moving to an institutional setting.’
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