Oct. 16, 2024 By Adam Daly Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that an estimated 71,000 new apartments will be added to New York City’s housing stock after she extended the deadline for the 421-a affordable housing tax break. The extension allows for an additional six years to complete projects already in the pipeline, including…
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Hochul allocates $3M for after-school programs in New York City after funding crisis
Sep. 18, 2024 By Megan McGibney Brooklyn parents let out a sign of relief last week, after weeks of worrying where their children would go after school lets out. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Friday that she would provide New York City with a one-time, $3 million investment for after-school providers — which will…
City takes ownership of Brooklyn Marine Terminal, planning modern mixed-use transformation
May. 15, 2024 By Meaghan McGoldrick O'Neil
New York City is taking control of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal, with plans to radically transform the Brooklyn waterfront.
Advocates say proposed HEAT Act could reduce Brooklynites’ utility bills
Mar. 11, 2024 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A bill idling in the state legislature could save Brooklynites more than $100 on their monthly utility bills, advocates said at a rally outside Brooklyn Borough Hall on Friday.
Interborough Express light rail project, which will connect Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights, inches forward
Jan. 10, 2024 By Ben Brachfeld
The proposed Interborough Express light rail, which would connect Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights without entering Manhattan, is inching forward, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday.
Teachers’ union says 300,000 New York City students are in oversized classes despite class size law
Nov. 22, 2023 By Augostina Mallous
More than 300,000 students at New York City’s “high-need” schools are currently enrolled in oversized classes, according to the United Federation of Teachers, despite the city’s assertions that those schools meet legal class size limits.