On December 6, 2023, the City Council voted to approve the City of Yes for Carbon Neutrality zoning text amendment. The amendment, the first of three proposed by the Adams administration last year, fixes outdated provisions within the zoning text that inhibit the growth and use of green infrastructure and technology in New York City. The zoning text, as is, could not accommodate many types of modern green infrastructure and technology, which did not exist … <Read More>
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Council Passes Bill to Provide Small Businesses with More Financial Information
On September 14, 2023, the City Council passed Int. No. 969-A, which requires the Department of Small Business Services to provide information on local community development financial institutions on the city’s one-stop shop business services portal. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, community development financial institutions are financial lenders that help, “promote access to capital and local economic growth in…low-income communities… through monetary awards and the allocation of tax credits.”
Council Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Supplies During Emergencies
On September 14, 2023, Int.1167, co-sponsored by Council Members Eric Dinowitz and Kevin C. Riley, was introduced at the City Council. The bill aims to address the lack of supplies that are available at Bronx emergency service centers.
Council Approves Bill to Increase Available Information for Food Programs
On September 14, 2023 the City Council approved Int. 1080-A. The bill, sponsored by City Council Member Linda Lee, focuses on the distribution and publication of information about emergency food programs, food benefit programs, and senior centers available through the ACCESS HRA website.
Council Approves Bill to Search for Future Public Pool Sites, Free Swimming Lessons
On September 14, 2023, the City Council passed Int. 962-A, requiring a city appointed agency to start the planning and construction of swimming pools in areas without current pool access, with the eventual requirement to provide free swimming lessons to underserved communities. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
Council and DCP Announce Upcoming Proposed Casino Zoning Text Amendment
On October 6, 2023, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Department of City Planning Director Dan Garodnick released a joint statement regarding a future casino zoning text amendment that will enter the public review process later this year.