By Pei Pei Cheng de Castro & Jennifer Hopkins
On November 6, 2023, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly executed a search warrant for New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ electronic devices.1
Mayor Adams was allegedly carrying two work-related cellphones but did not have his personal cellphone with him. When Mayor Adams produced his personal cellphone the next day pursuant to the warrant, his phone was unsurprisingly locked and required a passcode to … <Read More>
Happy holidays! As the 2024 holiday season begins in New York City, CityLand is delighted to present our annual guide on some of New York’s seasonal highlights.
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade will be held live on Thursday, November 28 from 8:30 AM to noon. The event will also be televised on NBC and streaming on Peacock. For more information about the parade route, click here.
On November 1, 2024, the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced the completion of a $40.7 million project that focused on protecting Brooklyn residents from the future impacts of climate change. The project was managed by the Department of Design and Construction on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation. The upgrades in Park Slope aim to improve stormwater drainage and the overall capacity of the … <Read More>
On November 19, 2024, the New York City Department of Transportation announced a reminder that the season for roadway outdoor dining set ups ends on November 29th. Under the Dining Out NYC permanent outdoor dining program, roadway dining is seasonally allowed from April through the end of November. Sidewalk-based outdoor dining setups can continue to operate year-round.
Roadway set-ups must be removed by the end of day on November 29th or establishments will be subject … <Read More>
By Jeff Wice & Alexis Marking
This week- New York Population Loss Projections, NY Voting Rights Appeal, Plattsburgh Redistricts
CENSUS
New York’s Population May Decrease by 2 Million People by 2050
A recent analysis released by the Cornell University’s Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy’s Program on Applied Demographics (PAD) indicated that the state’s New York population could shrink “by more than 2 million people over the next 25 years – a … <Read More>
On October 10, 2024, the City Council passed Int. 956-C, an amendment allowing approved or alternative artwork to be painted directly on sidewalk sheds or construction fences. The bill transforms unsightly sheds and scaffolding into artistic expressions while the City maintains its efforts to Get Sheds Down and incentivize property owners to expedite building façade repairs.