On August 15, 2024, the City Council passed two bills to improve the shelter intake process for families with children.
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Parks Dept and Elected Officials Celebrate Edenwald Playground Renovations
On July 29, 2024, the New York City Parks Bronx Borough Commissioner Jessenia Aponte, in collaboration with Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, City Council Member Kevin Riley, and community members celebrated the reconstruction of Edenwald Playground in the Bronx. Edenwald Playground was constructed in 1954 and is part of the land New York City acquired to build the 2,036-unit Edenwald Houses.
Parks Dept Celebrates Mill Pond Park Extension
On July 22, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with critical stakeholders and community members, celebrated the 2.8-acre extension of Mill Pond Park.
The project provides a link between community members, the park, and the Harlem River waterfront. The 2.8-acre extension includes a waterfront path, children’s playground and spray shower, adult fitness area, BBQ area with furnished with picnic tables, plaza and seating area, and a new public restroom.
City Planning Commission Holds Hearing for City of Yes for Housing Opportunity Zoning Text Amendment
On July 10, 2024, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for the City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning text amendment. The text amendment is the third and final City of Yes amendment proposed by the Adams administration to address outdated provisions within the zoning code that hinder the growth of housing, the economy, and the use of green infrastructure and technology in New York City.
Governor Signs Legislation Adding More Civil and Family Court Judges
On July 17, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul signed S.9839/A.10540, which provides 16 additional Family and Civil Court judges to New York City, among other judges statewide. This legislation aims to address delays and backlogs throughout the family and civil court process and expedite proceedings.
DOT Makes Continued Efforts to Reduce Speeds, Traffic Deaths in City
On June 27, 2024, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the New York City Department of Transportation will reduce more speed limits around the city following the enactment of Sammy’s Law.