Mayor Appoints New City Charter Revision Commission

On December 12, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the individuals who have been appointed to review the New York City Charter. The team, referred to as the Charter Revision Commission (CRC), will review the entire New York City charter to ensure New York City’s municipal government addresses the needs of New Yorkers. The team will determine how the charter may be used to promote fair housing across the five boroughs. The formation … <Read More>


DDC Celebrates Water Main Upgrades in Park Slope

On November 1, 2024, the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced the completion of a $40.7 million project that focused on protecting Brooklyn residents from the future impacts of climate change. The project was managed by the  Department of Design and Construction on behalf of the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Transportation. The upgrades in Park Slope aim to improve stormwater drainage and the overall capacity of the … <Read More>


City Releases Fifth Avenue Redesign Plans

On October 17, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Future of Fifth Partnership announced the plan to redesign Fifth Avenue between Bryant Park and Central Park. This would be the first major redesign in Fifth Avenue’s 200-year history. Fifth Avenue houses 313,000 direct and indirect jobs and generates $44.1 billion in total wages and $111.5 billion in total economic output each year. The redesign is anticipated to increase property and sales tax … <Read More>




Parks Dept Celebrates Mill Pond Park Extension

On July 22, 2024, the New York City Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue, in collaboration with critical stakeholders and community members, celebrated the 2.8-acre extension of Mill Pond Park.

The project provides a link between community members, the park, and the Harlem River waterfront. The 2.8-acre extension includes a waterfront path, children’s playground and spray shower, adult fitness area, BBQ area with furnished with picnic tables, plaza and seating area, and a new public restroom.