Land Use Committee approves controversial project

June 15, 2009

: Two Trees’ development near Brooklyn Bridge. Image: Beyer Blinder Belle Architects & Planners LLP.

Despite concerns project sent to full Council. On June 4, 2009, the City Council’s Land Use Committee approved the controversial proposal by Two Trees Management Company to build a mixed-use development at 10 Dock Street, adjacent to the Brooklyn Bridge in DUMBO, Brooklyn. In addition to providing approximately 300 residential units, 20 percent of which would be affordable, the proposed building … <Read More>

Science Annex approved

February 15, 2005

Science Annex construction will alleviate overcrowding in Midwood High School. On December 15, 2004, the City Council approved a proposal by the New York City School Construction Authority for the construction of a three-story, 45,476 sq.ft. science annex for Midwood High School in Brooklyn. The project site is a 67,600 sq.ft. parcel of City-owned property located across from the existing school on Bedford Avenue. It is currently used as an informal parking lot and play … <Read More>

Council Votes to Approve Timbale Terrace Project in East Harlem

March 18, 2024

On March 7, 2024, the City Council voted to approve the Timbale Terrace project in East Harlem. The 19-story mixed-use building, located at 101 East 118th Street, will have 340 affordable units and feature a performance arts center.

Council Approves Bill to Search for Future Public Pool Sites, Free Swimming Lessons

October 19, 2023

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 Passes Bill to Create Interactive Map for Bike Lanes

September 1, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the City Council passed Int. 289-A, which requires the Department of Transportation to create a searchable map of the City’s bike lanes. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Carlina Rivera.

City Council Passes Bill to Help One- to Three-Family Property Owners Build Environmentally Friendly Projects

August 28, 2023

On August 3, 2023, the City Council voted to pass Int. 689-A, which reduces financial barriers in building environmentally-friendly homes. The bill was co-sponsored by Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Council Member Sandy Nurse.