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    DOT Launches Bike Parking Pilot Program

    Department Of Transportation  •  Bicycle Infrastructure  •  Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

    Enclosed bicycle parking pods will temporarily be located at five different locations in a pilot program between Oonee, the creator of the pods, and the Department of Transportation. Image Credit: NYC DOT.

    The pods are enclosed to provide secure bicycle parking. On March 11, 2022, the New York City Department of Transportation announced the launch of a bicycle parking pilot program which will provide protected curbside biking corrals in five locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. As more New Yorkers choose cycling as a mode of transportation, secure bike parking options will be in greater demand. (more…)

    Date: 03/15/2022
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    Advertising sign claim denied

    CityLaw  •  Notice  •  Astoria, Queens

    24-59 32nd Street, Astoria. Image Credit: Google Maps.

    Building owner challenged loss of advertising rights. In 1998, Astoria Landing purchased an existing four-story apartment building located in a residential zone at 24-59 32nd Street in Astoria, Queens. The building’s previous owner had obtained a permit to display commercial advertisements and begun to display advertisements in the 1940s. In 1961, the City adopted new zoning rules which banned the display of advertisements in residential areas. In 1981, the Department of Buildings erroneously renewed the previous owner’s permit. After the purchase of the building in 1998, Astoria Landing continued to display commercial advertisements. (more…)

    Date: 12/30/2021
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    Parks Completes $4.5 Million Renovation of Chappetto Square

    Department of Parks & Recreation  •  Upgrades  •  Astoria, Queens

    Image credit: NYC Department of Parks & Recreation.

    The upgrades include courts and new landscaping. On April 8, 2021, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Silver cut the ribbon on the reconstruction of Chappetto Square in Astoria, Queens. Chappetto Square is located on Hoyt Avenue between 21st and 23rd Streets. The reconstruction of Chappetto Square comes as a part of the Community Parks Initiative. The Community Parks Initiative being the first ever Department of Parks and Recreation equity initiative. (more…)

    Date: 04/19/2021
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    CityLand’s Top Ten Stories of 2019

    Top Ten Stories  •  Center for New York City Law  •  Citywide

    Welcome to CityLand‘s eighth annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected a range of our most popular and prominent stories concerning New York City land use in 2019. Our 2019 coverage was highlighted by articles concerning land use approvals for large scale projects, affordable housing proposals, and projects that faced pushback from local communities who were concerned about infrastructure, access to transportation and local resources, and affordable housing. We at CityLand are excited to continue providing in-depth coverage of the latest land use projects, cases, and legislation in 2020 and look forward to seeing what the year will bring. Thank you for all of your support and have a happy new year!

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    Tags : affordable housing, Amazon, borough based jails, flood protection, Landmarks, leaf removal, modular housing, Rent Stabilization, Rent Stabilization Law, Top Ten Stories, ULURP
    Date: 01/01/2020
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    Occasional Profiles of Former City Law Fellows: Frank St. Jacques ‘11

    CityLand Profiles, CityLaw

    Frank St. Jacques.

    While in college at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Frank St. Jacques dreamed that one day he would live in New York City. He did not know then that it would ultimately lead him to becoming a land use attorney at a national law firm, Akerman LLP. (more…)

    Date: 01/16/2019
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