On June 12, 2024, the City Council Committee on Consumer and Worker Protection held a public hearing on Int. 360, sponsored by Council Member Chi A. Ossé. The bill, known as the FARE (Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses) Act, ensures that the party hiring a broker, whether tenant or landlord, is responsible for paying the broker.
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NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 6/3/24
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LITIGATION
Nassau County Legislature: Coads et al v. Nassau County & NY Communities for Change v. Nassau County
On May 28, non-party county defendant’s expert Dr. Sean Trende filed a memorandum to quash his subpoena in Coads et al, or to fix conditions and for a protective order against his deposition. Trende’s attorneys argue that attorney-client privilege (ACP) and the work product doctrine prohibit … <Read More>
NYCHA, HPD and HDC Celebrate Completion of Nearly 200 Units of Senior Housing in Bed-Stuy
On May 23, 2024, the New York City Housing Authority, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation celebrated the completion of the Atrium at Sumner project, a new eleven-story residence for seniors. The new building was constructed on underutilized land at the NYCHA Sumner Houses campus between Park and Myrtle Avenues in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Updated: City Beaches to Open for Memorial Day Weekend
On Saturday, May 25, 2024, New York City beaches will open for swimming for the summer. During the beach season, lifeguards will be on duty daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Swimming is not prohibited when lifeguards are not on duty or in areas that have been closed. Closed sections will be marked with signs and/or red flags. There is no charge to access New York City beaches.
Mayor and SBS Celebrate Business Improvement Districts with Almost $7 Million in Investments
On May 6, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams and Small Business Services Commissioner Kevin D. Kim announced new investments to support business improvement districts (BIDs) and community-based organizations. Since 2022, the Adams administration has invested over $27 million for BIDs, merchant organizations, and other community-based development organizations.
DOT Discusses Bike, Bus Priority Lane Future Projects as Congestion Pricing Begins Next Month
On May 2, 2024, Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydonis Rodriguez announced proposed bus priority and bicycle lanes and discussed existing projects as part of efforts to prepare for the start of congestion pricing, set to launch on June 30th. Under the newly approved congestion pricing plan, drivers will be charged a toll to go south of 60th Street; the toll aims to encourage people to use alternative means of transportation to alleviate what is currently … <Read More>