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Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

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February 20, 2025

Coney Island West plan calls for 1,500 new homes, boardwalk upgrades

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The city is moving ahead with a plan to bring thousands of mixed-income homes, new retail, and boardwalk and street improvements to Coney Island. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Economic Development Corporation on Thursday released their vision for "Coney Island West," a waterfront development area west of the Amusement District. On Thursday the city issued a request for proposals for the first city-owned parcel, kicking off the development of 1,500 new homes.
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Trump takes back $80M in funding intended for NYC migrant shelters

The Roosevelt Hotel shuttered during the pandemic and became a relief center for asylum seekers. Photo by Billy Hathorn via Wikimedia Commons

February 13, 2025

Trump takes back $80M in funding intended for NYC migrant shelters

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President Donald Trump took back $80 million in federal funding from New York City that was intended to cover some of the costs related to housing migrants. On Tuesday, City Comptroller Brad Lander's office noticed that $80 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding, awarded by the Biden administration and received last week, had gone missing from city bank accounts. Lander, who called the action "highway robbery," claims the revocation may be illegal, depending on the terms of the city's grant with FEMA.
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NYC to redevelop Long Island City site once proposed for Amazon’s HQ2

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February 6, 2025

NYC to redevelop Long Island City site once proposed for Amazon’s HQ2

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The city is looking to redevelop three sites in Long Island City that nearly became Amazon's second headquarters. As first reported by Crain's New York, the Adams administration will release a request for expressions of interest (RFEI) this spring to redevelop 44-36 Vernon Boulevard, a longtime Department of Education property. The city is prioritizing proposals that include commercial, industrial, and community-serving tenants for the six-story building. The 672,000-square-foot warehouse was once slated to be part of Amazon's "HQ2," a sprawling campus for the retail giant, but the company withdrew its plan in 2019 after strong opposition from residents, elected officials, and community groups.
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More New Yorkers will qualify for $100K down-payment assistance after program expansion

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January 31, 2025

More New Yorkers will qualify for $100K down-payment assistance after program expansion

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Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrion Jr. on Thursday announced the expansion of the HomeFirst Down Payment Assistance Program, which gives first-time homebuyers up to $100,000 to put towards the down payment or closing costs on homes within the five boroughs. The additional $82 million will fund the program for the next five years, expand income eligibility, and introduce a new nonprofit partnership to streamline the process.
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City seeks proposals for Meatpacking District development with 600 apartments

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January 29, 2025

City seeks proposals for Meatpacking District development with 600 apartments

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A plan to replace a Manhattan meat market with hundreds of apartments, retail, and open space is moving ahead. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) on Wednesday released a request for proposals for Gansevoort Square, a proposed mixed-use development with 600 apartments, half of which would be affordable, and retail on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in the Meatpacking District. The project is part of the mayor's recently announced "Manhattan Plan," which aims to add 100,000 new homes in the borough over the next decade.
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New York officials challenge Trump’s federal funding freeze

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January 29, 2025

New York officials challenge Trump’s federal funding freeze

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New York officials are scrambling to respond to President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze, a move that threatened essential services for millions of New Yorkers. The freeze, which was announced in a memo on Monday, would strip the city of billions in federal grants and loans, potentially putting funding for housing assistance, school lunch programs, and other vital resources at risk. Attorney General Letitia James joined attorneys general from 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop the directive. A federal judge temporarily blocked the order on Tuesday before it would have taken effect. Update 1/29/25: On Wednesday, the Trump Administration rescinded the memo "to end any confusion on federal policy created by the court ruling and the dishonest media coverage."
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Midtown South rezoning plan to build 10,000 new homes begins public review

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January 22, 2025

Midtown South rezoning plan to build 10,000 new homes begins public review

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The plan to transform Midtown South into dynamic mixed-use neighborhoods with thousands of new homes is moving forward. Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of City Planning (DCP) on Tuesday announced the start of the public review process for the Midtown South Mixed-Use (MSMX) plan, a proposal to rezone 42 blocks of the neighborhood to allow for roughly 9,700 new homes in areas where housing was largely prohibited under old zoning rules. The rezoning is part of the mayor's "Manhattan Plan" introduced in his State of the City address last week to add 100,000 new homes to the borough over the next decade.
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More NYC migrant shelters to close this year, including controversial Clinton Hill facility

An Asylum Seeker Application Center in Midtown, August 9, 2023. Photo by Michael Appleton/ Mayoral Photography Office on Flickr

January 13, 2025

More NYC migrant shelters to close this year, including controversial Clinton Hill facility

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Mayor Eric Adams last week announced the closure of more than a dozen emergency migrant shelters by June, including a facility in Brooklyn that housed roughly 3,500 people and led to protests by residents. The closures come as the number of asylum seekers in the city's care has decreased for 27 straight weeks and is currently at its lowest point in 18 months.
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‘QueensLink’ receives $400K grant to study reactivation of abandoned railway

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January 10, 2025

‘QueensLink’ receives $400K grant to study reactivation of abandoned railway

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A plan to reactivate a deserted railway as the first north-to-south subway line in Queens just got a financial boost from the federal government. The nonprofit group behind QueensLink, a proposal extending the M train from Rego Park to the Rockaways along the abandoned Rockaway Beach Branch with accompanying bike paths and trails, received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) as part of the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program. The funds would pay for a study measuring the impacts of the project, which the group hopes could bring more support for QueensLink; it is currently competing against a separate project to build a linear park on the same railway.
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Adams sets goal of 100K new homes in Manhattan over the next decade

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January 9, 2025

Adams sets goal of 100K new homes in Manhattan over the next decade

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To further address New York City's critical housing shortage, Mayor Eric Adams has set an ambitious target of adding 100,000 new homes to Manhattan over the next decade. During his 2025 State of the City address on Thursday, the mayor said he aims to review zoning across the borough to unlock potential housing sites for development, using the tools included in the recently passed "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity." Dubbed the "Manhattan Plan," the new initiative includes the Midtown South rezoning, which is expected to create 10,000 new homes.
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City and state select team to transform historic Kingsbridge Armory into community hub with 450 affordable homes

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January 8, 2025

City and state select team to transform historic Kingsbridge Armory into community hub with 450 affordable homes

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A historic and long-vacant Bronx armory will be transformed into a state-of-the-art community hub with affordable apartments. City and state officials announced Tuesday the development team that will redevelop the century-old Kingsbridge Armory as an event space, sports field, cultural center, and 450 new affordable homes. Developed by 8th Regiment Partners LLC, a joint venture between real estate firm Maddd Equities LLC and Joy Construction, the project, dubbed El Centro Kingsbridge, is scheduled for completion in 2032.
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NYC to add 200 more NYPD officers to subway

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January 7, 2025

NYC to add 200 more NYPD officers to subway

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While crime in New York City dropped by three percent in 2024, city officials are adding 200 police officers to the subway system following a series of high-profile incidents. In a Monday press conference, Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced the move, aimed at making riders feel safe after a string of shocking crimes, including the death of a woman who was set on fire in Brooklyn last month. While the mayor argues that positive crime statistics have been overshadowed by high-profile incidents, he said the administration's priority is to now make New Yorkers feel safe.
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NYC welcomed 65 million tourists in 2024, second most in city history

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December 23, 2024

NYC welcomed 65 million tourists in 2024, second most in city history

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New York City welcomed nearly 65 million visitors this year, the second-highest total in its history. Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Tourism + Conventions President and CEO Julie Coker on Friday announced a new end-of-year tourism forecast, revealing a 3.5 percent increase in visitors from 2023 and projecting a return to pre-pandemic levels in 2025. NYC remains the most-visited large city in the United States, with the forecast highlighting the city’s near-complete economic and tourism recovery following the pandemic.
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NYC has seized 73,000+ ‘ghost cars’ and illegal vehicles during Adams administration

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December 12, 2024

NYC has seized 73,000+ ‘ghost cars’ and illegal vehicles during Adams administration

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New York City is cracking down on cars with illegal plates and other untraceable vehicles. Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday announced that a new task force made up of the city's police department (NYPD) and Department of Sanitation (DSNY) has removed over 7,500 "ghost cars"—vehicles with forged or altered license plates that evade traffic cameras and toll readers—and 27,000 unregistered motorized vehicles in just 12 weeks. Since the start of the Adams administration, more than 73,000 ghost cars and illegal motorized vehicles have been seized.
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NYC to close 25 migrant shelters, including Floyd Bennett Field

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December 11, 2024

NYC to close 25 migrant shelters, including Floyd Bennett Field

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The massive migrant shelter at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field will close in January as the number of migrants entering New York City reaches its lowest point in 17 months. Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday announced that the 2,000-bed Marine Park shelter, along with 24 other facilities, will shutter over the next two months as the number of asylum seekers in city shelters has declined for 22 straight weeks. The city wants to close the shelter, located on federal land, to prevent President-elect Donald Trump from revoking the facility’s lease in January or launching immigration raids once he takes office, the New York Times reported.
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NYC Council passes ‘City of Yes,’ paving the way for 82K new homes

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December 6, 2024

NYC Council passes ‘City of Yes,’ paving the way for 82K new homes

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The City Council on Thursday voted 31-20 to approve Mayor Eric Adams' landmark "City of Yes" housing proposal, marking a major step forward in addressing New York City's critical housing shortage. The final version of the plan largely resembles the mayor's original vision but includes amendments by the Council that lower the projected number of new homes from 109,000 to roughly 82,000 over the next 15 years. The plan also includes significant investments in affordable housing, homeownership, tenant protections, and sewer, street, and open space infrastructure development across the five boroughs.
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‘City of Yes’ gets key Council approval after $5B deal reached

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November 22, 2024

‘City of Yes’ gets key Council approval after $5B deal reached

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The City Council moved Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing proposal forward on Thursday after securing $5 billion in funding and making several changes to the original plan. The Council's zoning subcommittee and land use committee voted in favor of the text amendment with modifications to keep some parking requirements and restrict accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in some neighborhoods. The latest version keeps the mayor's plan largely intact but will reduce the number of projected new homes from 109,000 over the next 15 years to 80,000.
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Prospect Park wildfire scorches two acres amid record-breaking dry spell

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November 11, 2024

Prospect Park wildfire scorches two acres amid record-breaking dry spell

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More than 100 firefighters battled a brush fire in Prospect Park on Friday night that charred two acres of greenery, occurring during one of the longest dry spells in New York City's history. The blaze, which broke out in the Nethermead near the Prospect Park Boathouse, was reported around 6:40 p.m., according to AMNY. After the fire, Mayor Eric Adams banned grilling in city parks as the five boroughs remain under a drought watch.
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NYC issues drought watch following second-longest dry spell on record

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November 8, 2024

NYC issues drought watch following second-longest dry spell on record

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New York City has issued a drought watch amid its second-longest dry spell on record. Mayor Eric Adams and the city's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala on Sunday issued a citywide drought watch, instructing city agencies to update water conservation measures and prepare to implement them, while urging the public to conserve water as much as possible. The announcement follows a historically dry October, marked by the second-longest rainless streak in city records dating back to 1869.
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Abortion rights protected in New York constitution, Adams’ ballot proposals pass

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November 6, 2024

Abortion rights protected in New York constitution, Adams’ ballot proposals pass

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A proposition to enshrine abortion rights in New York passed on Tuesday, according to election results published by the Associated Press. New Yorkers also voted to approve four of the five proposals that change the City Charter pushed for by Mayor Eric Adams, who called the polls an "overwhelming success" for his administration.
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NYC Council responds to ‘City of Yes’ with housing plan that goes beyond zoning

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November 4, 2024

NYC Council responds to ‘City of Yes’ with housing plan that goes beyond zoning

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The New York City Council has released a housing plan as a counter-proposal to Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" plan. Council Speaker Adrienne Adams last week announced "City for All," which pairs the zoning changes of the mayor's plan, currently under review by the Council, with several measures and funding demands to ensure affordability for renters and homeowners.
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See the plan to transform Fifth Avenue into premier, pedestrian-friendly corridor

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October 17, 2024

See the plan to transform Fifth Avenue into premier, pedestrian-friendly corridor

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Here's a peek at what a pedestrian-friendly Fifth Avenue could look like. Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday revealed a proposed redesign of the iconic thoroughfare between Bryant Park and Central Park into a pedestrian-focused corridor by cutting the number of traffic lanes from five to three, nearly doubling the width of sidewalks, shortening crosswalks, and planting more than 200 trees. The $350 million project, the first major alteration to Fifth Avenue in its 200-year history, aims to turn the boulevard into a grand shopping street, akin to the Champs-Élysées in Paris and Ginza in Tokyo.
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NYC to close Randall’s Island migrant shelter in February

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October 10, 2024

NYC to close Randall’s Island migrant shelter in February

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The migrant shelter on Randall's Island that once housed 3,000 adults will close early next year as the number of asylum seekers arriving in New York City declines. Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday announced the humanitarian relief center will shut down at the end of February, following a 14-week decline in the number of migrants living in city shelters, which is now at its lowest point in over a year. In the coming months, the city will gradually reduce the center’s population and begin restoring the island’s athletic fields and parkland.
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NYC Council to host hearings on ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

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October 9, 2024

NYC Council to host hearings on ‘City of Yes’ housing plan

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The New York City Council will host two hearings on Mayor Eric Adams' City of Yes housing proposal this month before it heads to a final vote. Speaker Adrienne Adams announced the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises will hold two days of public meetings: October 21 reserved for testimony from City Hall officials and October 22 for public testimony. The speaker also said the Council will put forward its own "thorough housing action plan" that will consider "holistic solutions" in addition to zoning changes.
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‘City of Yes’ housing plan approved by City Planning Commission

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September 25, 2024

‘City of Yes’ housing plan approved by City Planning Commission

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In a win for Mayor Eric Adams, the City of Yes housing proposal has cleared the first hurdle of the approval process. The City Planning Commission (CPC) on Wednesday voted 10 to 3 to approve Adams' City of Yes for Housing Opportunity plan, which aims to address New York City's housing shortage by creating more than 100,000 new homes over the next 15 years through a series of zoning changes. Now, the plan heads to the City Council, where a more contentious debate is expected, as some council members have already voiced opposition to several major proposed changes in their districts.
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