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    Dept. of City Planning Releases New FRESH Program Report

    Department Of City Planning  •  FRESH Supermarkets  •  Citywide

    A map of current FRESH supermarkets. Image Credit: NYC DCP.

    On February 1, 2023, the Department of City Planning updated the progress of the Food Retail Expansion to Support Health program with a new report, “FRESH By the Numbers.”. The Food Retail Expansion to Support Health (“FRESH”) program gives property owners the ability to construct slightly larger buildings in certain districts if the building includes a FRESH supermarket. The program targets neighborhoods that often lack access to fresh produce and other groceries, which can result in inequities and worse health outcomes for local residents. (more…)

    Date: 02/03/2023
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    City Officials Celebrate New Gotham Point Development, Senior Housing in Long Island City

    Department of Housing Preservation & Development  •  Senior Housing  •  Long Island City, Queens

    The ribbon cutting at Gotham Point. Image Credit: Ed Lederman/HPD.

    On November 15, 2022, City agency and elected officials joined the Gotham Organization for the announcement of the completion of Gotham Point, a new housing development in Long Island City. The North Tower, the final part of the development, is located at 1-15 57th Avenue. (more…)

    Date: 12/08/2022
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    City Beaches to Open for Swimming on Memorial Day Weekend

    Department of Parks & Recreation  •  Beaches  •  Citywide

    Coney Island, along with the City’s other public beaches, opens for Memorial Day weekend. Image Credit: NYC Parks/ Malcolm Pinckney

    Starting Saturday, May 28, 2022, City beaches will be open for swimming for the summer. From May 28th to September 11, 2022, swimming is permitted when lifeguards are on duty from 10 AM to 6 PM, and prohibited when lifeguards are off duty.  (more…)

    Date: 05/27/2022
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    City Planning Hears Application for Two Mixed-Use Buildings in Ravenswood

    City Planning Commission  •  Affordable Housing  •  Ravenswood, Queens

    Rendering of one of the new proposed buildings. Image Credit: NYC CPC.

    The buildings would provide residential, commercial, and industrial spaces. On May 11, 2022, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for an application that would facilitate the development of two eight-story mixed use buildings that will offer residential, commercial, industrial and office spaces in Ravenswood, Queens. The rezoning area consists of the entire block bounded by 33rd Road to the north, 34th Avenue to the south, 11th Street to the west and 12th Street to the east. The two buildings take up a majority of space on the block, with the exclusion of a portion of the midblock facing 11th Street. The current block has a vacant lot and warehouses.  (more…)

    Date: 05/17/2022
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    Mayor Announces Appointments to New York City Districting Commission

    Mayor  •  Redistricting  •  Citywide

    An example of the redistricting map from the 2012-2013 Districting Commission that outlines changes to district map boundaries. The new Commission will prepare the same ahead of the next Council elections in 2023. Image Credit: NYC Districting Commission.

    The Commission will help with the redesign of the City Council district boundaries. On March 7, 2022, Mayor Eric Adams announced his seven appointees to the New York City Districting Commission. The Commission is responsible for redrawing council district boundaries as required every ten years by the City Charter following the national census. The redistricting helps the City Council reflect changes in demographics and population.  (more…)

    Date: 03/08/2022
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