Douglas Durst Discusses Current Projects and Sustainable Development in the City

Douglas Durst, Chairman of The Durst Organization, originally planned to join the U.S. Foreign Service as a career path. Today, Durst is charged with leading one of New York City’s most respected real estate development companies. He represents the third generation of the Durst family to chair the company that was founded by his grandfather in 1915.

Born in New York City, Durst graduated from the University of California, Berkeley in 1966 with a degree … <Read More>



Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce: Finding Suitable and Affordable Space for Food Manufacturing in Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s growing sector of small food makers has meant more jobs for the local economy over the past few years. As part of this growth, Brooklyn itself has become a brand for artisanal food makers who have set up in small kitchens and incubator spaces across the borough to make their tasty creations.

The Brooklyn “Food Chain” – starting with food manufacturing and wholesale distribution, and including grocery stores, specialty stores, restaurants, and coffee shops … <Read More>


Small Food Manufacturers Discussed Common Business Hazards at Community Meeting

Work space, affordable insurance, and information access among chief concerns of small Brooklyn food and beverage manufacturers. On February 26, 2013, the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and Council Member Stephen Levin hosted an event for local food and beverage manufacturing businesses at the Wythe Hotel in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The organizers sought to give Brooklyn entrepreneurs a chance to raise issues related to starting and growing a successful food-based small business. Organizers hoped to take the … <Read More>


DOT Releases E-Bike Charging Pilot Program Report

On November 21, 2024, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the release of the report Safer Charging, Safer Deliveries. This report involves data collected by the City Department of Transportation regarding the Public E-Bike Charging Pilot program. The program’s goal was to reduce the fires that occurred from illegal e-bike charging, incentivize e-bike usage, and assess the adoption of new battery charging technologies among cyclists.


NY Elections, Census and Redistricting Update 09/23/24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By Jeff Wice with Jennifer Hutz & Alexis Marking.

N.Y. VOTING RIGHTS ACT LITIGATION

Orange County: Clarke et al. v. Town of Newburgh
In January, three Black and three Newburgh voters filed this lawsuit claiming the town’s at-large election system for Town Board elections has prevented Black and Hispanic residents from electing candidates of their choice, violating the N.Y. Voting Rights Act.
On August 26, the parties submitted
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