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    Parks Dept Releases Virtual Deer Map and Deer Management Plan


    Department of Parks & Recreation  •  Interactive Tools  •  Staten Island, Online

    Map of Staten Island featuring locations of targeted safety corridors and places where permanent signage has been added to warn about deer while driving. Image Credit: NYC Parks/ NYC DOT

    The newly released map will educate young students on the Staten Island deer population and the new plan provides New Yorkers with a detailed Deer Impact Management Plan. On February 17, 2021, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation launched two new deer related resources: The Deer Awareness Presentation and the Managing Deer Impacts on Staten Island Virtual Report.

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    Tags : deer, NYC Parks, safety, traffic
    Date: 03/11/2021
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    Mayor Announces Zoning Proposals for Grocery Stores, Transit Accessibility, Small Businesses


    Mayor  •  Zoning  •  Citywide

    Image of current districts under the FRESH program. One of the Mayor’s proposed zoning amendments will expand the FRESH program in outer boroughs. Image Credit: NYC DCP

    The zoning proposals include allowing gyms and spas to open as-of-right. On March 9, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced several proposed zoning changes to support small businesses, create more groceries stores and improve accessibility across the city. The zoning proposals will enter the public review process later this year.

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    Date: 03/10/2021
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    Mayor Signs Two Bills Regarding Rikers Island and Sustainability


    Mayor  •  Legislation  •  Rikers Island

    Mayor de Blasio signs new bills on February 25, 2021. Image Credit: Ed Reed/Mayoral Photography Office.

    The bills include a study of renewable energy generation and storage on Rikers Island. On February 25, 2021, Mayor de Blasio signed two bills regarding energy usage, sustainability and prospective planning on Rikers Island. Both bills were sponsored by Council Member Costa Constantinides.

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    Date: 03/09/2021
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    Ranked-Choice Voting: Coming to a Ballot Box Near You


    CityLaw  •  By: Ester Fuchs and Nicholas Stabile

    Photo Credit: NYC.Gov

    Registered voters in the Democratic and Republican parties will, on June 22, 2021, be asked to participate in one of the most important primary elections in New York City’s history—with an entirely new voting system. New York City’s June primary elections will be the first major test of ranked-choice voting. Rather than voting for one favored candidate to win the party nomination, voters will be asked to rank up to five candidates on the ballot in order of preference.

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    Date: 03/08/2021
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    DDC Announces Opening of New Library Branch on Roosevelt Island


    Department of Design and Construction  •  Libraries  •  Roosevelt Island

    The new Roosevelt Island branch features seating for an adjacent bus stop. Image Credit: NYC DDC

    The new site is ADA-compliant and meets LEED Silver Certification standards. On January 25, 2021, NYC Department of Design and Construction (“DDC”) Commissioner Lorraine Grillo announced the opening of a new library on Roosevelt Island. The new library, located at 504 Main Street, is located near its former site. The new 5,200-square-foot library is more than double the size of the former NYPL branch.

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    Date: 03/05/2021
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    City Launches Training Program for Digital Platforms for Small Businesses


    Department of Small Business Services  •  Small Businesses  •  Citywide

    Image Credit: Small Business Services

    A new training recourse is available to small businesses and their employees and offers free classes on digital platforms like Zoom, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and more. On February 4, 2021, Major Bill De Blasio and NYC Department of Small Business Services Commissioner Jonnel Doris announced the launch of “Training for Your Employees.” The program provides business owners and their employees with no-cost training courses in digital literacy, marketing tools, online security, and COVID-19 safety.

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    Date: 03/04/2021
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