Ken Feinberg at the 188th CityLaw Breakfast. Image Credit: CityLaw.

Today, Monday, September 11, 2023, Ken Feinberg, Special Master for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, spoke at the 188th CityLaw Breakfast. He spoke on “What is Life Worth?” Professor Ross Sandler, Director of the Center of New York City Law, provided opening remarks. Dean and President of New York Law School Anthony W. Crowell also provided remarks. This breakfast was sponsored by ConEdison, Verizon, and Greenberg Traurig LLP.

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Earlier this summer, the New York City Housing Authority announced its plan to completely rebuild the Fulton and Elliot-Chelsea Houses. Essence Development and Related Companies, the resident-selected partner team that will develop the new buildings. 

Mayor Eric Adams. Photo Credit: facebook.com/NYCMayor

On August 31, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams announced “Text with Eric,” a new communication initiative that will enable New Yorkers to receive text message updates about the administration and new services and to send responses about their thoughts with the city. 

On September 5, 2023, the Department of City Planning announced further information sessions about the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning text amendment. The proposed zoning text amendment is part of Mayor Adams and the Department of City Planning’s City of Yes initiative to remove outdated provisions and revise the zoning text to enable the better growth of the economy, housing, and the use of green technology. The City of Yes for Economic Opportunity amendment contains 18 reforms that support the growth of small businesses, help fill vacant storefronts, help grow the life sciences sector and revitalize commercial corridors. 

Six new soundstages will provide many new opportunities for film and television production in Manhattan. Image Credit: EDC.

On August 29, 2023, the New York City Economic Development Corporation announced a public-private partnership with Vornado Realty Trust, Hudson Pacific Properties, and Blackstone to build a studio campus at Pier 94 near Hell’s Kitchen in Manhattan. The Sunset Pier 94 Studios project will create a film and production studio as well as public amenities for Hudson River Park. 

The ribbon cutting on the new bathroom. Image Credit: NYC Parks.

On August 29, 2023, Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue joined Council Members Joseph Borelli and David Carr and Borough President Vito Fossella in recognizing the improvements being made to two Staten Island parks.