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.
City Celebrates Opening of 24 Newly Completed School Buildings
On September 4, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the opening of 24 newly completed school buildings, creating 11,010 seats for students. Mayor Adams also announced that the 2025-2029 Capital Plan will provide funding for another 33,417 seats. These announcements come just in time to welcome students across the city for the first day of the 2024-2025 school year.
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.
City Sues Building Owners for Failure to Fix Facades and Take Down Sidewalk Sheds in Clinton
On July 22, 2024, the New York City Department of Buildings and the New York City Law Department commenced a lawsuit against Windermere Properties LLC, Windermere Holdings LLC, and Mark Tress. The city alleges these property owners of the buildings in the Clinton area of Manhattan (400, 402, 404, 406 West 57th Street and 869 9th Avenue) have neglected their buildings since they were purchased in 2009 by treating the sidewalk sheds as additions to … <Read More>
Governor Reveals Proposal for Affordable Housing Transformation of Former Bayview Correctional Facility Site
On July 22, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the proposal for Liberty Landing, a project to convert the former Bayview Correctional Facility in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan into a multi-faceted community hub. The hub would include a community facility unit and an affordable housing residence.