On August 22, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Commission on Human Rights announced the largest civil rights settlement in New York City history. This $1 million housing discrimination settlement was imposed against Parkchester Preservation Management for discriminating against voucher holders. In addition to this historic event, the New York City Commission on Human Rights secured 850 apartment units, the most ever secured in a New York City Commission … <Read More>
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Mayor Issues Executive Order for Agencies to Find Suitable Affordable Housing Locations on City-Owned Properties
On August 21, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the issuance of Executive Order 43, which requires City agencies to review their city-owned and controlled land to determine which sites can be appropriate for potential housing development sites. This order is in response to New York City’s affordable housing crisis. The goal of this executive order is to support the Adam’s administration plan of building 500,000 new homes by 2032.
Spending Study Shows Negative Impact of Sidewalk Sheds on Local Businesses
On August 14, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the release of a new study that examines the effect sidewalk sheds and scaffolding have on Manhattan businesses. This study was commissioned by New York City and conducted with Mastercard.
Robert S. Tucker Appointed FDNY Commissioner
On August 12, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams announced the appointment of Robert S. Tucker, Esq as the Commissioner of the Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY). Tucker, who has been with the Fire Department since 1985, has served as secretary of the Fire Department of the City of New York Foundation, is an honorary fire commissioner of the City of New York.
City Celebrates Success of Street Homeless Advocacy Project
On August 9, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and other critical stakeholders celebrated major milestones reached by the Street Homelessness Advocacy Project (SHAP) within the first two years of the program.
City Agrees to $500 Million Investment to Build and Preserve Affordable Housing
On July 22, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Governor Kathy Hochul, and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander announced a $500 million agreement between Mayor Adams, The Battery Park City Authority (BPCA), and Comptroller Lander. The $500 million agreement involves BPCA providing $500 million in excess operating funds to New York City’s Affordable Housing Accelerator Fund to provide New Yorkers improved access to housing by building more affordable housing.