On September 23, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams announced that New York City was issued $260 million in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The funding will support key infrastructure projects in New York City, including the transformation of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the construction of a greenway segment along 10th Avenue in Inwood. The City has secured $2.37 billion in funding, including roughly $1.3 billion in competitive … <Read More>
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City Marks Third Anniversary of Hurricane Ida with Updates on Flood and Resiliency Infrastructure Upgrades
On September 9, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams celebrated milestones in public infrastructure projects across the five boroughs, including sewer system upgrades and investments. These projects protect New Yorkers’ property and improve New Yorkers; safety in the face of climate change by implementing flood preparedness. This announcement is timely for the third anniversary of Hurricane Ida which brought the heaviest rainfall in New York City’s recorded history and resulted in thirteen deaths.
Parks Dept, City Officials Celebrate Opening of New Skate Park in Red Hook
On July 2, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso, New York City Councilmember Alexa Avilés, and members of the community celebrated the opening of a new skate and BMX park and renovations conducted at Harold Ickes Playground in Red Hook. This project was funded by the New York City Council, Brooklyn Borough President’s Office, and the Office of … <Read More>
Landmarks Designates Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island
On June 18, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Frederick Douglass Memorial Park as an individual landmark. The memorial park, located at 3201 Amboy Road in Staten Island, was created in the 1930s to provide a place for the city’s African American population to be buried with dignity and respect at a time where many cemeteries had separate entrances and less desired sections of cemeteries for people based on race.
NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 6/3/24
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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>
Landmarks Holds Public Hearing for Frederick Douglass Memorial Park in Staten Island
On May 21, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing for the Frederick Douglass Memorial Park. The memorial park, located at 3201 Amboy Road in Staten Island, was created in the 1930s to provide a place for the city’s African American population to be buried with dignity and respect at a time where many cemeteries had separate entrances and less desired sections of cemeteries for people based on race.