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    VIRTUAL EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 179th CityLaw Breakfast with Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President – 5/13 at 9 AM


    Events  •  CityLaw Breakfast  •  Webinar

    Dean Anthony W. Crowell and

    Professor Ross Sandler, Director

    cordially invite you to the 179th CityLaw Breakfast

    Featuring Speaker

    Mark Levine, Manhattan Borough President

    Speaking On:

    Manhattan’s Recovery

    Date: Friday, May 13, 2022

    Even though the Center for New York City Law is unable to host our CityLaw Breakfast series in person at New York Law School this spring due to COVID-19, we will continue to present great guest speakers with an opportunity for our guests to participate in the discussion virtually using Zoom. Please join us for our next virtual CityLaw Breakfast.

    Time: 9 AM – 10 AM

    This will be a webinar held over Zoom. Login information will be sent closer to the date to all who RSVP.

    Cost

    No charge, but donations are welcome. Click here to donate.

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    Click here. Please feel free to forward.

    Contact

    nycitylaw@nyls.edu

    212.431.2115

    www.citylaw.org

    Founding CityLaw Breakfast Sponsors

     

    Tags : 179th CityLaw Breakfast, CityLaw Breakfast, Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine
    Date: 04/29/2022
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    Mayor Announces Restart of No-Penalty Inspection Initiatives for Business Signs, Retaining Walls


    Mayor  •  Inspections  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: NYC DOB.

    On April 27, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced the relaunch of two initiatives aimed at improving building safety while removing financial penalties. The No-Penalty Business Accessory Sign Inspection Program and the No-Penalty Deck and Retaining Wall Inspection Program incentivizes small business owners and other property owners to ensure their buildings are safe without the worry of a penalty if there is an issue to be fixed. 

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    Date: 04/28/2022
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    Queens BP Announces Urban Sustainability Group


    Borough President  •  Sustainability  •  Queens

    Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announces Operation Urban Sustainability on Earth Day. Image credit: Queens Borough President’s Office/Twitter.

    On April 22, 2022, Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. announced the start of Operation Urban Sustainability, a group that will consist of borough and city leaders in sustainability and resiliency who will work together to guide environmental initiatives in Queens. In recent years, Queens has seen devastating flooding, including last year’s Hurricane Ida, where dangerous flash flooding killed thirteen people, mostly in Queens. The announcement is part of a growing response on a borough and citywide level to address environmental concerns and protect New Yorkers. 

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    Date: 04/27/2022
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    City Announces New Investments in Traffic Safety and Accessibility Improvements


    Mayor  •  Transportation  •  Citywide

    Mayor Adams and other administrative officials ride bikes as part of City’s celebration of Earth Day, on same day of the announcement of over $900 million in traffic safety improvements over the next five years. Image Credit: Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

    The plan follows additional commitments to improve safety and accessibility in 1,000 intersections citywide earlier this year. On April 23, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced a $904 million investment over the next five years in improving traffic safety and infrastructure. The investments will help advance the “NYC Streets Plan”, the five-year plan developed by the Department of Transportation (DOT) to improve street safety, quality and accessibility. 

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    Date: 04/26/2022
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    City Planning Hears Application for Mixed-Use Affordable Housing Building in Wakefield


    City Planning Commission  •  Affordable Housing  •  Wakefield, Bronx

    Rendering of 4541 Furman Avenue, as seen from White Plains Road. Image Credit: CPC.

    The building will be in two wings, and features 52 spaces of stacked parking in the cellar. On April 13, 2022, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for an application for a mixed-use residential and commercial building at 4541 Furman Avenue in the Wakefield section of the Bronx. The rezoning site is on a portion of the block bounded by East 240th Street, a line 300 feet north of East 239th Street to the south, White Plains Road to the west, and Furman Avenue to the east. The project site is currently an underutilized warehouse. Several non-conforming buildings on the block would also be brought into conformance with the rezoning. The rezoning area is adjacent to the elevated No. 2 subway line that runs along White Plains Road.

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    Date: 04/25/2022
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    Parks Dept Announces Events to Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day


    Department of Parks and Recreation  •  Earth Day  •  Citywide

    Happy Earth Day! Image Credit: CityLand.

    Today, April 22, 2022 is Earth Day, and the Parks Department is celebrating with a series of events for New Yorkers citywide. Between today and May 1st, these events focus on sustainability and encourage New Yorkers to get outdoors. 

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    Date: 04/22/2022
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